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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


☒			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024


☐			TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____ to_____.

Commission File Number: 000-50644

Cutera, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware			77-0492262
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)			(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3240 Bayshore Blvd., Brisbane, California 94005

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(415) 657-5500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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)	CUTR	The NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (check one):

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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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. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes ☐ No x

The number of shares of registrant’s common stock issued and outstanding as of November 8, 2024, was 20,185,926.

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CUTERA, INC.

FORM 10-Q

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PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	3
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss	5
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit	6
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	8
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	9
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	35
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	44
Item 4	Controls and Procedures	44

PART II	OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1	Legal Proceedings	47
Item 1A	Risk Factors	47
Item 2	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	48
Item 3	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	48
Item 4	Mine Safety Disclosures	48
Item 5	Other Information	48
Item 6	Exhibits	49
	Signature	50

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In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “Cutera,” “the Company,” “we,” “us” and “its” refer to Cutera, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

This report may contain references to its proprietary intellectual property, including among others, trademarks for its systems and ancillary products, “ACUTIP 500®,” “AVI™,” “AVICLEAR®,” “AVICOOL®,” “AVIANALYTICS™,” “CUCF®,” “CUTERA®,” “CUTERA UNIVERSITY CLINICAL FORUM®,” “ENLIGHTEN®,” “EXCEL HR®,” “EXCEL V®,” “GENESIS™,” “LASER GENESIS™,” “LIMELIGHT®,” “PICO GENESIS®,” “PICO TONING®,” “PROWAVE 770®,” “SOLERA®,” “TITAN®,” “TRUBODY®,” “TRUSCULPT FLEX®,” “TRUFLEX™,” “TRUSCULPT®,” “TRUSCULPT ID®,” and “XEO®.”

These trademarks and trade names are the property of Cutera or the property of its consolidated subsidiaries and are protected under applicable intellectual property laws. Solely for convenience, its trademarks and tradenames referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may appear without the ® or symbols, but such references are not intended to indicate in any way that the Company will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to these trademarks and tradenames.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share, per share data and par value)

(Unaudited)


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	57,614	$	143,612
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses of $19,251 and $9,878, respectively	33,150		43,121
Inventories	56,908		62,600
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	12,842		19,852
Total current assets	160,514		269,185
Long-term inventories	28,664		16,283
Property and equipment, net	23,521		37,275
Deferred tax assets	590		579
Restricted cash	1,363		—
Goodwill	1,339		1,339
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	10,593		10,055
Other long-term assets	7,834		11,575
Total assets	$	234,418	$	346,291

Liabilities and stockholders' deficit
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	7,949	$	19,829
Accrued liabilities	35,972		55,055
Operating lease liabilities	3,386		2,441
Deferred revenue	8,382		10,422
Total current liabilities	55,689		87,747
Deferred revenue, net of current portion	1,689		1,494
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	8,397		8,887
Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs of $8,703 and $10,430, respectively	420,422		418,695
Other long-term liabilities	1,095		1,298
Total liabilities	487,292		518,121
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
Stockholders’ deficit:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized: 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: 20,177,717 and 19,960,622 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively	20		20
Additional paid-in capital	136,929		131,496

Accumulated deficit	(389,823)		(303,346)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(252,874)		(171,830)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit	$	234,418	$	346,291

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net revenue:
Products	$	27,242	$	40,989	$	88,714	$	146,285
Service	5,258		5,489		16,956		16,544
Total net revenue	32,500		46,478		105,670		162,829
Cost of revenue:
Products	27,991		36,586		75,045		98,696
Service	2,696		3,435		8,749		9,961
Total cost of revenue	30,687		40,021		83,794		108,657
Gross profit	1,813		6,457		21,876		54,172

Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	18,928		25,808		63,269		88,591
Research and development	4,353		4,592		13,817		16,844
General and administrative	14,749		17,004		31,951		47,448
Gain on early termination of distribution agreement	—		—		(9,708)		—
Total operating expenses	38,030		47,404		99,329		152,883
Loss from operations	(36,217)		(40,947)		(77,453)		(98,711)
Interest and other expense, net:
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(580)		(561)		(1,726)		(1,670)
Interest expense on convertible notes	(3,071)		(2,939)		(8,969)		(8,836)
Interest income	768		2,288		3,248		6,946
Other income (expense), net	575		(1,948)		(1,128)		(2,564)
Total interest and other expense, net	(2,308)		(3,160)		(8,575)		(6,124)
Loss before income taxes	(38,525)		(44,107)		(86,028)		(104,835)
Income tax expense	493		167		449		765
Net loss	$	(39,018)	$	(44,274)	$	(86,477)	$	(105,600)

Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(1.94)	$	(2.22)	$	(4.31)	$	(5.32)
Diluted	$	(1.94)	$	(2.22)	$	(4.31)	$	(5.32)
Weighted-average number of shares used in per share calculation:
Basic	20,154		19,932		20,079		19,858
Diluted	20,154		19,932		20,079		19,858

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net loss	$	(39,018)	$	(44,274)	$	(86,477)	$	(105,600)
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments, net of tax	—		(4)		—		94
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	—		(4)		—		94
Comprehensive loss	$	(39,018)	$	(44,278)	$	(86,477)	$	(105,506)

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Stockholders’ Deficit
	Shares	Amount
Balance at June 30, 2024	20,108,406	$	20	$	135,114	$	(350,805)	$	—	$	(215,671)


Issuance of common stock in settlement of restricted and performance stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	69,311	—		(26)		—		—		(26)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		1,841		—		—		1,841

Net loss	—	—		—		(39,018)		—		(39,018)
Balance at September 30, 2024	20,177,717	$	20	$	136,929	$	(389,823)	$	—	$	(252,874)


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Stockholders’ Deficit
	Shares	Amount
Balance at December 31, 2023	19,960,622	$	20	$	131,496	$	(303,346)	$	—	$	(171,830)
Issuance of common stock in settlement of restricted and performance stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	217,095	—		(110)		—		—		(110)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		5,543		—		—		5,543
Net loss	—	—		—		(86,477)		—		(86,477)
Balance at September 30, 2024	20,177,717	$	20	$	136,929	$	(389,823)	$	—	$	(252,874)

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(In thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Stockholders’ Deficit
	Shares	Amount
Balance at June 30, 2023	19,901,600	$	20	$	128,014	$	(201,839)	$	4	$	(73,801)


Issuance of common stock for employee purchase plan	—	—		—		—		—		—
Exercise of stock options	33,000	—		465		—		—		465
Issuance of common stock in settlement of restricted and performance stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	14,203	—		(87)		—		—		(87)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		1,616		—		—		1,616
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	—	—		—		—		(4)		(4)
Net loss	—	—		—		(44,274)		—		(44,274)
Balance at September 30, 2023	19,948,803	$	20	$	130,008	$	(246,113)	$	—	$	(116,085)


	Common Stock			Additional Paid-in Capital		Accumulated Deficit		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Total Stockholders’ Deficit
	Shares	Amount
Balance at December 31, 2022	19,668,603	$	20	$	125,406	$	(140,513)	$	(94)	$	(15,181)
Issuance of common stock for employee purchase plan	51,786	—		711		—		—		711
Exercise of stock options	42,234	—		612		—		—		612
Issuance of common stock in settlement of restricted and performance stock units, net of shares withheld for employee taxes	186,180	—		(3,273)		—		—		(3,273)
Stock-based compensation expense	—	—		6,552		—		—		6,552
Net change in unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments	—	—		—		—		94		94
Net loss	—	—		—		(105,600)		—		(105,600)
Balance at September 30, 2023	19,948,803	$	20	$	130,008	$	(246,113)	$	—	$	(116,085)

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUTERA, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss	$	(86,477)	$	(105,600)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock-based compensation	5,543		6,552
Depreciation and amortization	5,464		5,225
Amortization of contract acquisition costs	3,882		7,085
Amortization of discount on convertible notes and debt issuance costs	1,726		1,670
Accretion of discount on investment securities and investment income, net	—		1,048
Deferred tax assets	(11)		62
Provision for credit losses	9,740		5,488
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	232		(9,755)
Inventories	3,259		1,781
Other current assets and prepaid expenses	7,010		4,352
Other long-term assets	(472)		(5,642)
Accounts payable	(11,880)		(4,735)
Accrued liabilities	(18,704)		(10,963)
Operating leases, net	(83)		(44)
Deferred revenue	(1,845)		(390)
Net cash used in operating activities	(82,616)		(103,866)
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of property and equipment	(1,390)		(30,642)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment	63		—
Proceeds from maturities of marketable investments	—		193,903
Purchase of marketable investments	—		(23,467)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(1,327)		139,794
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and employee stock purchase plan	—		1,323
Taxes paid related to settlement of equity awards	(110)		(3,273)
Payments on finance lease obligations	(582)		(386)
Net cash used in financing activities	(692)		(2,336)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(84,635)		33,592
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period	143,612		146,624
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period	$	58,977	$	180,216
Supplemental non-cash operating, investing, and financing activities:
Assets acquired under finance lease	$	—	$	1,428
Assets acquired under operating lease	$	2,749	$	57
Acquisition of property and equipment	$	—	$	6,503
Transfer of property and equipment to inventory	$	10,925	$	928
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	$	6,764	$	6,509
Cash paid for income taxes	$	1,601	$	1,160

See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CUTERA, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Operations and Principles of Consolidation

Cutera, Inc. (“Cutera” or the “Company”) develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets energy-based product platforms for medical practitioners, enabling them to offer treatments to their customers. In addition, the Company distributes Secret PRO and Secret RF systems and consumables. The Company currently markets the following system platforms: AviClear, enlighten, excel HR, excel V/V+, truSculpt, Secret PRO, Secret DUO, Secret RF, xeo, and xeo+ — each of which enables medical practitioners to perform procedures including treatment for acne, body contouring, skin resurfacing and revitalization, hair and tattoo removal, removal of benign pigmented lesions, and vascular conditions. Several of the Company’s systems offer multiple hand pieces and applications, providing customers the flexibility to upgrade their systems.

The sale of systems, hand pieces, upgrade of systems, and leasing and direct sales of AviClear devices (collectively “Systems” revenue); replacement hand pieces, truSculpt cycle refills, truFlex cycle refills, AviClear treatment fees, and single use disposable tips applicable to Secret systems (collectively “Consumables” revenue) are collectively classified as “Products” revenue. In addition to Products revenue, the Company generates revenue from the sale of post-warranty service contracts and service parts and labor for the repair and maintenance of products that are out of warranty, all of which are collectively classified as “Service” revenue. The Company generated revenue from the distribution of skincare products, which were manufactured by ZO Skin Health, Inc. (“ZO”), and sold in the Japanese market. On February 28, 2024, the Company terminated this distribution agreement.

The Company’s corporate headquarters and U.S. operations are located in Brisbane, California, where the Company conducts manufacturing, warehousing, research and development, regulatory, sales and marketing, service, and administrative activities. The Company also maintains regional distribution centers (“RDCs”) in select locations across the United States. These RDCs serve as forward warehousing for systems and service parts in various geographies. The Company markets, sells and services the Company’s products through direct sales and service employees in North America (including Canada), Australia, New Zealand, Austria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Sales and services outside of these direct markets are made through a worldwide distributor network in over 32 countries. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.

Liquidity and Management’s Plans

When preparing financial statements, management has the responsibility to evaluate if the Company has adequate liquidity to continue to operate for at least the next twelve months. In performing this assessment, management considered the Company's current financial condition and liquidity sources, including current funds, forecasted future cash flows and unconditional obligations due over the next twelve months. In addition, management evaluated the history of the Company's financial performance, and determined that the Company has had a historic trend of operating losses, which continues to have an unfavorable impact on the Company's overall liquidity. Most recently, the Company reported net losses of $86.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $162.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The Company’s continued operations will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, growth of revenues from its revised business model for AviClear, which entails transitioning from a lease model to a direct sales model, maintaining or increasing revenues from sales of legacy systems, consumables and services, achieving cost savings as a result of workforce reductions implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023 and second quarter of 2024, and implementing further cost savings initiatives, restructuring of supplier and manufacturing relationships, and initiatives to improve inventory and receivables management. Failure to increase revenue, achieve cost savings, raise additional financing or re-finance the existing convertible notes when they become due, would adversely affect the Company’s ability to achieve its intended business objectives.

There can be no assurances that financing will be available on terms favorable to the Company, if at all, and delays may occur in completing the operating activities.

Basis of Presentation

In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report reflect all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of its condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, and its condensed consolidated statements of operations, condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, condensed consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' deficit, and condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. The December 31, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year or any other interim period. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s previously filed audited financial statements and the related notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 10, 2024.

Reclassification

The Company reclassified the AviClear revenue category disclosed in the Note 14 Segment Reporting previously recorded as a separate revenue stream between systems and consumables revenue. Corresponding reclassifications of prior period amounts have been made in the Company's Note 14 Segment Reporting to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported net loss.

Risks and Uncertainties

The Company's future results of operations involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could affect the Company's future operating results and cause actual results to vary materially from expectations include, but are not limited to, rapid technological change, continued acceptance of the Company's products, stability of global financial markets, cybersecurity breaches and other disruptions that could compromise the Company’s information or results, business disruptions that are caused by natural disasters or pandemic events, management of international activities, competition from substitute products and larger companies, the Company's ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals, government regulations and oversight, patent and other types of litigation, the Company's ability to protect proprietary technology from counterfeit versions of the Company's products and its intellectual property rights generally, the successful execution of new product launches, the continuation of strategic relationships, such as the Company's distribution of third-party products, and dependence on key individuals.

Accounting Policies

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC applicable to interim financial statements. While these statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of the interim period, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The Company uses the same accounting policies in preparing quarterly and annual financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted by the Company

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures,” to enhance the transparency and usefulness of income tax disclosures. The update requires enhancements to the annual rate reconciliation, including disclosure of specific categories and additional information for reconciling items meeting a quantitative threshold. The update also requires disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state and foreign taxes, and individual jurisdictions meeting a quantitative threshold. The amendments in this update are effective for public business entities for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, and may be adopted on a prospective or retrospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the Company's financial statement disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” which will require the Company to disclose segment expenses that are significant and regularly provided to the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”). In addition, ASU 2023-07 will require the Company to disclose the title and position of its CODM and how the CODM uses segment profit or loss information in assessing segment performance and deciding how to allocate resources. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on the Company's financial statement disclosures.

In March 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-11275, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors. This rule will require registrants to disclose certain climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports. The disclosure requirements will not apply before the Company's fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025. However on April 4, 2024, the SEC issued an order staying the rule pending the completion of an ongoing judicial review. The Company is monitoring SEC developments and evaluating the final rule to determine its impact on the Company's disclosures.

Leases

The Company incurred costs to fulfill its lease agreement obligations with its AviClear device lessees. These costs consisted of freight, installation, and training. In addition to these mobilization costs, the Company incurred commission costs associated with the placement of the AviClear device. The Company capitalized commission costs and made a policy election to capitalize the mobilization costs.

The Company determined to cease new leases of the AviClear device in 2023 and, therefore the Company no longer incurs and capitalizes additional mobilization costs and commission costs related to placements of the AviClear device, which were recorded in other long-term assets on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheets and were amortized over the expected lease term. The amortization of the remaining mobilization costs and amortization of deferred commission costs are recorded in cost of revenue and sales and marketing, respectively, in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations. Total capitalized mobilization costs were $0.7 million and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Total capitalized commissions as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $1.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and are included in other long-term assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, including those related to warranty obligations, sales commissions, allowance for credit losses, sales allowances, valuation of inventories, fair value of goodwill, impairment testing for long-lived assets, implicit and incremental borrowing rates related to the Company’s leases, variables used in calculating the fair value of the Company's equity awards, expected achievement of performance-based vesting criteria and management performance bonuses, the standalone selling price of the Company's products and services, the period of benefit used to capitalize and amortize contract acquisition costs, variable considerations, recoverability of deferred tax assets, and effective income tax rates. Management bases estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

Distribution of Third-Party Products

The Company generated revenue from the distribution of skincare products, which were manufactured by ZO Skin Health, Inc. (“ZO”), and sold in the Japanese market. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue from the distribution of skincare products was nil and $4.2 million, respectively. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, revenue from the distribution of skincare products was $24.7 million, representing 15% of the Company’s consolidated revenue.

On February 28, 2024, the Company and its Japanese subsidiary, Cutera KK, entered into a termination agreement (the “Termination Agreement”) with ZO USA and its Japanese subsidiary, ZO Skin Health GK (“ZO Japan” and together with ZO USA and their affiliates, “ZO”), which, among other things, (i) terminates all agreements related to the distribution by the Company of ZO’s products in Japan effective immediately, (ii) provides for the orderly transition of the distribution of ZO products to ZO, (iii) transfers certain Company employees dedicated to the distribution of ZO products to ZO, (iv) transfers

certain customer contracts related to ZO products from the Company to ZO and (v) transfers certain inventory and assets related to the distribution of ZO products from the Company to ZO. The Termination Agreement requires ZO to pay the Company $5.75 million within three business days of the execution of the Termination Agreement and make a second payment of $5.75 million, less any offsets under the Termination Agreement (including, but not limited to, 42.2% of the Company’s net revenue for sales of ZO products under the Distribution Agreement between January 1, 2024 and February 28, 2024), upon the earlier of (a) the completion the transition of regulatory and distribution activities such that ZO is able to fulfill product orders by customers in Japan, as determined by ZO and the Company, and (b) June 14, 2024. The Company received the first payment of $5.75 million on February 29, 2024, and received a second payment of $2.37 million on April 1, 2024, which was net of $1.6 million in amounts owed by Cutera. In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded a net gain of $9.7 million resulting from the early termination proceeds received and transfer of certain assets and liabilities as gain on early termination of distribution agreement on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

On July 31, 2024, the Company announced a strategic partnership with L’Oréal Japan Co. to exclusively promote, market, sell and distribute select SkinCeuticals products to medical and physician-led clinics in Japan. Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership will initially span three years, with options for renewal. Cutera plans to introduce the SkinCeuticals product line to customers in Japan during the fourth quarter of 2024 and expects the financial impact of the distribution agreement to be immaterial in 2024.

The Company generates revenue from the distribution of the Secret systems, which are manufactured by ilooda Co. Ltd. (“ilooda”). The Company is the exclusive distributor for all systems sold in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom; the exclusive distributor for certain systems in France, and Spain; and the non-exclusive distributor for systems sold in Austria and Germany. In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and September 30, 2023, revenue from the distribution of Secret products represented 7% and 13%, respectively, of the Company’s consolidated revenue. The Company‘s ilooda distribution agreement expires in June 30, 2026.

Termination of Manufacturing Service Agreement

In November 2023, the Company communicated its intention not to renew its existing manufacturing service agreement (“Manufacturing Service Agreement”) with Jabil Inc. (“Jabil”), a third-party manufacturing provider that manufactured excel V+ and AviClear devices for the Company. At the time of the communication of non-renewal, the Company concluded that it would have an obligation to purchase unshipped inventory from Jabil. The Company subsequently received claims from Jabil related to other amounts associated with the termination and entered into settlement discussions with Jabil.

On February 28, 2024, the Company and Jabil signed a settlement agreement (“Settlement Agreement”) for the non-renewal of its existing Manufacturing Service Agreement. The Settlement Agreement provided for a payment by Cutera to Jabil of $19.5 million, to be offset by $1.3 million in amounts owed by Jabil. The $19.5 million payment to Jabil relates to the Company's receipt of $13.5 million of inventories, $0.3 million of equipment, and the payment of $5.7 million for expenses either previously incurred by Jabil or associated with the non-renewal of the Manufacturing Services Agreement.

The Company recorded the net balance of the $19.5 million payment owed to Jabil and the $15.1 million aggregate of inventories, equipment, and other amounts owed to Cutera, in accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2023. The $5.7 million for expenses incurred by Jabil was recorded in cost of revenue on the consolidated statements of operations in the twelve months ended December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, all amounts owed to Jabil have been paid and inventories have been received.

Note 2. Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Marketable Investments

The Company determines the appropriate classification of its investments in marketable securities at the time of purchase and re-evaluates such designation at each balance sheet date.

The Company’s marketable securities have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale securities. Investments with remaining maturities of more than one year are viewed by the Company as available to support current operations and are classified as current assets under the caption marketable investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Investments in available-for-sale debt securities are measured at fair value under the guidance in ASC 320. Credit losses on impaired available-for-sale debt securities are recognized through an allowance for credit losses. Under ASC 326, credit losses recognized on an available-for-sale debt security should not reduce the net carrying amount of the available-for-sale debt security below its fair value. Any changes in fair value unrelated to credit are recognized as an unrealized gain or loss in other comprehensive income.

The Company's cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash were $59.0 million and $143.6 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. There were no marketable investments as of those dates. There was $1.4 million of restricted cash as of September 30, 2024.

Note 3. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company measures certain financial assets at fair value, including cash and cash equivalents.

The fair value hierarchy contains the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, in accordance with ASC 820:

•Level 1 inputs, which include quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

•Level 2 inputs, which include observable inputs other than Level 1 inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. When sufficient quoted pricing for identical securities is not available, the Company uses market pricing and other observable market inputs for similar securities obtained from various third-party data providers. These inputs either represent quoted prices for similar assets in active markets or have been derived from observable market data; and

•Level 3 inputs, which include unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the underlying asset or liability. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, or similar valuation techniques, as well as significant management judgment or estimation.

In determining fair value, the Company utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible as well as considering counterparty credit risk in its assessment of fair value.

As of September 30, 2024, financial assets measured and recognized at fair value on a recurring basis and classified under the appropriate level of the fair value hierarchy as described above were as follows (in thousands):

September 30, 2024

Level 1

Cash equivalents:

Money market funds

51,248

As of December 31, 2023, financial assets and liabilities measured and recognized at fair value on a recurring basis and classified under the appropriate level of the fair value hierarchy as described above were as follows (in thousands):

December 31, 2023

Level 1

Cash equivalents:

Money market funds

123,387

The Company's cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable are reflected on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets at cost, which approximated estimated fair value due to short-term nature of such accounts, using Level 1 inputs.

See Note 13. Debt for the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the Company’s 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”), the 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”), and the 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”).

Note 4. Balance Sheet Details

Inventories

Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Raw materials	$	40,804	$	36,970
Work in process	4,816		889
Finished goods	11,288		24,741
Total	$	56,908	$	62,600

The Company regularly reviews its inventories to identify items that may no longer be sellable due to age, damage, or shifts in customer demand. Inventory excess and obsolescence expense and inventory write off expense are included in cost of goods in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company will continue to evaluate its inventories and make adjustments as necessary to reflect market conditions.

Valuation adjustments for excess and obsolete short-term inventory, reflected as a reduction of inventories at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were $0.9 million and $13.0 million, respectively.

Other current assets and prepaid expenses

Other current assets and a prepaid expenses consist of the following (in thousands):


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Deposits with vendors	$	4,778	$	9,501

Prepayments	4,894		3,819
Sale tax and VAT receivable	2,870		6,307
Other	300		225
Total	$	12,842	$	19,852

Long-term inventories

The Company’s long-term inventories relate parts for device manufacturing, not expected to be sold in the twelve months ended September 30, 2025. Long-term inventories consist of the following (in thousands):


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Raw materials	$	16,610	$	8,672
Work in process	271		2,049
Finished goods	11,783		5,562
Total	$	28,664	$	16,283

Valuation adjustments for excess and obsolete long-term inventory, reflected as a reduction of long-term inventories at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, were $40.3 million and $12.8 million, respectively.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
AviClear devices	$	25,999	$	38,490

Machinery and equipment	5,546		4,944
Office equipment and furniture	1,815		1,884
Leasehold improvements	1,438		1,010
Assets under construction	653		1,274
	35,451		47,602
Less: Accumulated depreciation	(11,930)		(10,327)
Property and equipment, net	$	23,521	$	37,275

In November 2023, the Company introduced a new business model for AviClear, providing for the purchase of the device upfront. From the FDA approval in April 2022 through October 2023, AviClear devices were leased to customers, and parts and devices not yet placed in service were recorded as property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet, and further categorized as assets under construction. As a result of the new business model, the Company has determined to classify AviClear parts and devices not currently leased as inventories. AviClear devices currently leased continue to be classified as property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company identified indicators of impairment during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, including a decline in financial results and market capitalization. The Company evaluated its long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for potential impairment and concluded that an impairment was not required. An impairment may potentially result in partial or full write-down of these balances. The Company will continue to monitor financial results and market capitalization. Should the financial results continue to deteriorate, an impairment of long-lived assets, including property and equipment, may become reasonably possible.

Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Bonus and payroll-related accruals	$	12,598	$	13,949
Accrued interest	3,736		1,304
Product warranty	3,549		2,593
Sales and marketing accruals	3,291		4,929
Accrued sales tax	2,810		6,325
Liability for inventory in transit	1,456		5,461
Jabil settlement obligation, net	—		8,908
Other accrued liabilities	8,532		11,586
Total	$	35,972	$	55,055

Note 5. Product Warranty

The Company has a direct field service organization in North America (including Canada). Internationally, the Company provides direct service support in Australia, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, and Switzerland. In several other countries, where the Company does not have a direct presence, the Company provides service through a network of distributors and third-party service providers.

After the original warranty period, maintenance and support are offered on an extended service contract basis or on a time and materials basis. The Company estimates cost to repair or replace products under standard warranty at the time of sale. Costs incurred in connection with extended service contracts are generally recognized at the time when costs are incurred.

The following table provides the changes in the product warranty accrual for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Beginning Balance	$	3,010	$	3,104	$	2,593	$	3,254
Add: Accruals for warranties issued during the period	1,596		1,076		4,215		3,626
Less: Settlements made during the period	(1,057)		(1,388)		(3,259)		(4,088)
Ending Balance	$	3,549	$	2,792	$	3,549	$	2,792

Note 6. Deferred Revenue

The Company records deferred revenue when revenue is to be recognized subsequent to invoicing. For extended service contracts, the Company generally invoices customers at the beginning of the extended service contract term. The Company’s extended service contracts typically have one to three-year terms. Deferred revenue also includes payments for training not yet delivered.

The following table provides changes in the deferred revenue balance for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Beginning balance	$	10,305	$	14,007	$	11,916	$	13,498
Add: Payments received from current period sales	4,037		5,005		14,317		15,140
Less: Revenue recognized from current period sales	(1,166)		(405)		(4,317)		(4,902)
Less: Revenue recognized from beginning balance	(2,368)		(5,499)		(9,394)		(10,628)
Pending lease cancellations	(737)		—		(2,451)		—
Ending balance	$	10,071	$	13,108	$	10,071	$	13,108

Approximately 83% of the Company’s deferred revenue balance of $10.1 million as of September 30, 2024 will be recognized over the next 12 months.

The fixed annual license fees received related to the AviClear contracts are deferred and recognized over the annual lease periods. The AviClear deferred license fee balance included in the total deferred revenue balance at September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023 was $0.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively.

Costs for extended service contracts were $1.6 million and $4.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and were $2.1 million and $5.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, and were recorded in cost of revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Note 7. Revenue

Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for promised goods or services. The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied either over time or at a point in time. Revenue from performance obligations that are transferred to customers over time accounted for approximately 11% and 13%, respectively, of the Company's total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, and 13% and 10% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The Company has certain system sale arrangements that contain multiple products and services. For these bundled sale arrangements, the Company accounts for individual products and services as separate performance obligations if they are distinct. The Company’s products and services are distinct if a customer can benefit from the product or service on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer, and if the Company’s promise to transfer the products or service to the customer is separately identifiable from other promises in the sale arrangements. The Company’s system sale arrangements can include all or a combination of the following performance obligations: the system and software license (considered one performance obligation), system accessories (hand pieces), training, AviClear license agreements, other accessories, extended service contracts, marketing services, and time and materials services.

For the Company’s system sale arrangements that include an extended service contract, the period of service commences at the expiration of the Company’s standard warranty offered at the time of the system sale. The Company considers the extended service contracts terms in the arrangements that are legally enforceable to be performance obligations. Other than extended service contracts and marketing services, which are satisfied over time, the Company generally satisfies all performance obligations at a point in time. Systems, system accessories (hand pieces), service contracts, training, and time and materials services are also sold on a stand-alone basis. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price of the contract to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis.

Nature of Products and Services

Systems

Systems revenue is generated from the sale of systems and from the sale of upgrades to existing systems. A system consists of a console that incorporates a universal graphic user interface, a laser or other energy-based module, control system software and high voltage electronics, as well as one or more hand pieces. In certain applications, the laser or other energy-based module is contained in the hand piece, rather than within the console.

The Company offers customers the ability to select the system that best fits their practice at the time of purchase and then to cost-effectively add applications to their system as their practice grows. This provides customers the flexibility to upgrade their systems whenever they choose and provides the Company with a source of additional Systems revenue.

The system or upgrade and the right to use the embedded software represent a single performance obligation as the software license is integral to the functionality of the system or upgrade.

For systems sold directly to end-customers that are credit approved, revenue is recognized when the Company transfers control to the end-customer, which occurs when the product is shipped to the customer or when the customer receives the product, depending on the nature of the arrangement. When collectability is not established in advance of receipt of payment from the customer, revenue is recognized upon the later of the receipt of payment or the satisfaction of the performance obligation. For systems sold through credit approved distributors, revenue is recognized at the time of shipment to the distributor.

The Company leases certain AviClear devices to customers and receives a fixed annual license fee over the term of the arrangement and variable lease income related to treatments performed by the lessee. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company announced a change in the AviClear business strategy and moved towards a direct sales model rather than a leasing model, whereby certain existing lessees were offered an option to purchase the leased AviClear device. The Company classifies its lease income and direct sales as product revenue and classifies the AviClear lease contracts as operating leases for the devices under the leasing model. The fixed annual license fee is recognized evenly over the period of the lease contract on a straight-line basis. The treatment fee is recognized as consumable revenue in the period the treatment protocol is initiated.

The Company's payment terms for its system consoles and other accessories require payment within 30 days of shipment. Certain international distributor arrangements allow for longer payment terms.

Consumables and other accessories

The Company classifies its customers' purchases of replacement cycles for truSculpt and truFlex, as well as replacement hand pieces, xeo and truSculpt 3D hand pieces, AviClear treatment fee revenue, and single use disposable tips applicable to Secret PRO, and Secret RF as Consumable revenue. The Secret PRO, Secret DUO, and Secret RF products' single use disposable tips must be replaced after every treatment. The Company’s systems offer multiple hand pieces and applications, which allow customers to upgrade their systems. Revenue for consumables and other accessories is recognized when products are shipped to customers.

Skincare products

The Company generated revenue from the distribution of skincare products, which were manufactured by ZO Skin Health, Inc. (“ZO”), and sold in the Japanese market to medical offices and licensed physicians. The Company warranted that the skincare products are free of significant defects in workmanship and materials for 90 days from shipment. The Company acted as the principal in this arrangement, as the Company determined the price to charge customers for the skincare products and controlled the products before they were transferred to the customer. The Company recognized revenue for skincare products at a point in time upon shipment.

On February 28, 2024, the Company entered into a termination agreement with ZO, which terminated all agreements related to the distribution by the Company of ZO’s products in Japan, as disclosed in Note 1. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, revenue from the distribution of skincare products was nil due to the termination of all agreements.

Extended service contract

The Company offers post-warranty services to its customers through extended service contracts that cover parts and labor for a term of one to three years. Service contract revenue is recognized over time, using a time-based measure of progress, as customers benefit from the service throughout the service period. The Company also offers services on a time and materials basis for systems and detachable hand piece replacements. Revenue related to services performed on a time and materials basis is recognized when performed.

Training

Sales of systems to customers include training on the use of the system to be provided within 90 days of purchase. The Company considers training a separate performance obligation as customers can immediately benefit from the training, and training is also sold separately from systems. The Company recognizes revenue for training when the training is provided.

Significant Judgments

The Company determines standalone selling price (“SSP”) for each performance obligation as follows:

•Systems: The SSPs for systems are based on directly observable sales in similar circumstances to similar customers.

•Extended warranty/Service contracts: SSP is based on observable price when sold on a standalone basis to similar customers.

Deferred Sales Commissions

Incremental costs of obtaining a contract related to the sale of a system, which consist primarily of commissions and related payroll taxes, are capitalized, and amortized on a straight-line basis over the expected period of benefit, except for costs that are recognized when the product is sold. The Company uses the portfolio method to recognize the amortization expense related to these capitalized costs related to initial contracts and such expense is recognized over a period associated with the revenue of the related portfolio, which is generally two to three years.

Total capitalized commissions as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 were $1.8 million and $2.4 million, respectively, and are included in other long-term assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. Amortization expense for these assets was $0.4 million and $1.4 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, and $0.6 million and $1.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. The amortization related to these capitalized costs is included in sales and marketing expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Note 8. Stockholders’ Equity and Stock-based Compensation Expense

The Company’s equity incentive plans are broad-based, long-term programs intended to attract and retain talented employees and align stockholder and employee interests. The 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”) and the 2023 Inducement Equity Plan (the “2023 Plan”) provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance stock units (“PSUs”), and other stock or cash awards.

Activity under the Company's equity incentive plans is summarized as follows:



			Shares Available for Grant
Balance, December 31, 2023			3,554,537
Change in shares available to be granted			149,374
Options and stock awards granted			(3,551,991)
Stock awards canceled / forfeited / expired			186,125
Options canceled / forfeited / expired			2,475,368
Elimination of fungible share ratio			196,320
Balance, September 30, 2024			3,009,733

The equity plans deduct the shares available for issuance by the gross number of shares for which an award is exercised or vests, not the net number of shares actually issued upon exercise, in the event the exercise price is paid in shares of the Company's common stock or shares are withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Any RSU or PSU shares granted on or after July 13, 2023, and before July 15, 2024, were counted against the shares available for grant at a ratio of 1.65 shares for every one share granted. At the Company’s Annual Stockholder Meeting on July 15, 2024, the Company’s stockholders voted to eliminate this fungible share ratio.

At the Company’s Annual Stockholder Meeting on July 15, 2024, the Company’s stockholders voted to increase the total number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2019 Plan by 2,395,273 shares. The 2023 Plan was terminated effective July 15, 2024, and had 2,245,901 shares available for issuance at that date.

On May 22, 2024, the Company’s Compensation Committee approved a modification of the vesting targets related to three PSU grants and one stock option grant issued to senior management employees. The original vesting targets were based on the closing price of the Company’s common stock. These targets were modified to targets based on the Company’s market capitalization. The incremental stock compensation expense related to this modification was not material.

On July 15, 2024, the Company’s stockholders approved a repricing of all outstanding stock option grants. A total of 2,159,425 stock options consisting of 265 grants attributable to 114 different employees and directors were repriced to an exercise price of $1.54, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on July 15, 2024. The weighted average exercise price of these stock option grants prior to repricing was $9.25. The stock options repriced are included in the total options granted and total options cancelled within the option roll-forward as of September 30, 2024. The incremental stock compensation expense related to this modification was $0.7 million, comprising $0.1 million related to vested shares, which was immediately expensed, and $0.6 million related to unvested shares, which will be recognized as expense over the remaining vesting period of the original grants,


	Options Outstanding
	Number of Stock Options Outstanding	Weighted Average Exercise Price		Weighted Average Remaining Term (in Years)
Balance, December 31, 2023	1,282,240	$	17.97	8.21
Options granted	3,424,252	$	1.73
Options exercised	—	$	—
Options canceled / forfeited / expired	(2,475,368)	$	9.52
Balance, September 30, 2024	2,231,124	$	2.42	7.18


	Stock Awards Outstanding
	Number of Awards Outstanding	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Balance, December 31, 2023	909,862	$	20.46
Stock awards granted	127,739	$	2.13
Awards vested	(280,414)	$	22.41
Stock awards canceled / forfeited / expired	(186,125)	$	25.41
Balance, September 30, 2024	571,062	$	13.91

Stock-based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense by financial statement line item recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Cost of revenue	$	102	$	(19)	$	394	$	706
Sales and marketing	1,089		593		1,335		3,024
Research and development	285		(178)		854		930
General and administrative	365		1,220		2,960		1,892
Total stock-based compensation expense	$	1,841	$	1,616	$	5,543	$	6,552

Note 9. Net Loss Per Share

As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s Convertible Notes were potentially convertible into 8,696,792 shares of common stock.

The denominator for diluted net loss per share does not include any effect from the capped call transactions the Company entered into concurrently with the issuances of convertible notes, as this effect would be anti-dilutive. In the event of conversion of a convertible note, shares delivered to the Company under the capped call will offset the dilutive effect of the shares that the Company would issue under the convertible notes. In the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the if-converted method was not applied as the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, a basic loss per common share and diluted loss per common share are the same in each period as the inclusion of any potentially issuable shares would be anti-dilutive.

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss and the weighted average number of shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share data):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Numerator:
Net loss used in calculating net loss per share, basic	$	(39,018)	$	(44,274)	$	(86,477)	$	(105,600)
Denominator:
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing net loss per share, basic	20,154		19,932		20,079		19,858
Dilutive effect of incremental shares and share equivalents:
Convertible notes	—		—		—		—
Options	—		—		—		—
RSUs	—		—		—		—
PSUs	—		—		—		—
ESPP	—		—		—		—
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding used in computing net loss per share, diluted	20,154		19,932		20,079		19,858
Net loss per share:
Net loss per share, basic	$	(1.94)	$	(2.22)	$	(4.31)	$	(5.32)
Net loss per share, diluted	$	(1.94)	$	(2.22)	$	(4.31)	$	(5.32)

The following numbers of shares outstanding, prior to the application of the treasury stock method and the if-converted method, were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per common share for the periods presented because including them would have had an anti-dilutive effect (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
Capped call	10,780	10,780	10,780	10,780
Convertible notes	8,697	8,697	8,697	8,697
Options	2,206	1,381	2,206	1,381
RSUs	407	756	407	756
PSUs	164	240	164	240
ESPP	—	72	—	72
Total	22,254	21,926	22,254	21,926

Note 10. Income Taxes

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company's income tax expense was $0.5 million and $0.4 million respectively, compared to income tax expense of $0.2 million and $0.8 million respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.

The Company's income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 is due to income taxes in foreign jurisdictions. The Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets.

Note 11. Leases

Lessee

The Company is a party to certain operating and finance leases for vehicles, office space and storage facilities. The Company’s material operating leases consist of office space, as well as storage facilities and finance leases consist of automobile leases. The Company’s leases generally have remaining terms of one to 7 years, some of which include options to renew the leases for up to five years. The Company leases space for operations in the United States, Japan, Belgium, France, and Spain.

The Company determines if a contract contains a lease at inception. Operating lease assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date. Operating lease liabilities represent the present value of lease payments not yet paid. Operating lease assets represent the right to use an underlying asset and are based upon the operating lease liabilities adjusted for prepayments or accrued lease payments, initial direct costs, lease incentives, and impairment of operating lease assets. To determine the present value of lease payments not yet paid, the Company estimates the incremental secured borrowing rates corresponding to the maturities of the leases. The Company based the rate estimates on prevailing financial market conditions, credit analysis, and management judgment.

Tenant incentives used to fund leasehold improvements are recognized when earned and reduce the Company’s right-of-use asset related to the lease. These are amortized through the right-of-use asset as reductions of expense over the lease term.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):


Leases	Classification	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Assets
Right-of-use assets	Operating lease right-of-use assets	$	10,593	$	10,055
Finance lease	Property and equipment, net	1,094		2,516
Total leased assets		$	11,687	$	12,571


Liabilities	Classification	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Operating lease liabilities
Operating lease liabilities, current	Operating lease liabilities	$	3,386	$	2,441
Operating lease liabilities, non-current	Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	8,397		8,887
Total Operating lease liabilities		$	11,783	$	11,328

Finance lease liabilities
Finance lease liabilities, current	Accrued liabilities	$	672	$	825
Finance lease liabilities, non-current	Other long-term liabilities	569		1,064
Total Finance lease liabilities		$	1,241	$	1,889

Lease costs during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands) was as follows:


		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
Lease costs	Classification	2024		2023		2024		2023
Finance lease cost	Amortization expense	$	246	$	209	$	770	$	507
Finance lease cost	Interest for finance lease	$	33	$	23	$	112	$	61
Operating lease cost	Operating lease expense	$	1,083	$	921	$	3,145	$	2,701

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows (in thousands):


		Nine Months Ended September 30,
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities	Classification	2024		2023
Operating cash flow	Finance lease	$	108	$	62
Financing cash flow	Finance lease	$	582	$	386
Operating cash flow	Operating lease	$	995	$	2,449

Operating leases

Maturities of operating facility leases were as follows as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):


As of September 30, 2024	Amount
Remainder of 2024	$	1,998
2025	4,117
2026	4,076
2027	3,304
2028	325
2029 and thereafter	148
Total lease payments	13,968
Less: imputed interest	2,185
Present value of lease liabilities	$	11,783

Finance Leases

As of September 30, 2024, the Company was committed to minimum lease payments for vehicles leased under long-term non-cancelable finance leases as follows (in thousands):


As of September 30, 2024	Amount
Remainder of 2024	$	239
2025	697
2026	424
2027	16
Total lease payments	1,376
Less: imputed interest	135
Present value of lease liabilities	$	1,241

Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate, as of September 30, 2024, were as follows:


Lease Term and Discount Rate	September 30, 2024
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)
Operating leases	3.2
Finance leases	1.8
Weighted-average discount rate
Operating leases	5.6	%
Finance leases	9.5	%

Lessor - AviClear

Lessor revenue

The Company leases the AviClear device to customers and receives a fixed annual license fee over the term of the arrangement and variable revenue related to the number of treatments performed by the lessee. The contractual term of the lease agreement is three years with a one-year auto-renewal feature. Certain lease agreements' terms in excess of one year can be terminated without financial penalty, and these agreements are accounted for as having a lease term of one year. The AviClear lease agreements are accounted for as operating leases. The fixed annual license fee is recognized evenly throughout the period of the lease agreement on a straight-line basis. The treatment revenue is recognized in the period the lessee has the ability to perform the patient treatment.

The following table summarizes the amount of operating lease income included in product revenue in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
AviClear operating lease license fee revenue	$	476	$	1,324	$	2,069	$	3,916
AviClear operating lease revenue	517		2,565		2,418		8,504
Total AviClear revenue	$	993	$	3,889	$	4,487	$	12,420

The AviClear device being leased has an estimated useful life of seven years.

The following is the minimum future lease payments as of September 30, 2024, under non-cancelable operating leases, assuming the minimum contractual lease term (in thousands):


As of September 30, 2024	Amount
Remainder of 2024	$	3,267
2025	2,265
Total	$	5,532

Practical Expedients

The Company elected to apply a practical expedient to operating leases and elected not to separate lease and nonlease components as long as the lease and at least one nonlease component have the same timing and pattern of transfer. As such, updates or upgrades on a when-and-if available basis to the AviClear device are combined with the operating lease revenue. The combined component is being accounted for under ASC 842. Additionally, the Company made an accounting policy election to present AviClear revenue net of sales and other similar taxes.

Capitalized sales commissions

Sales commissions related to obtaining AviClear lease agreements are accounted for as initial direct costs and are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Amortization expenses for these assets were $0.3 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024, and $1.2 million and $3.5 million for the comparative periods ended September 30, 2023, and were included in sales and marketing expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. Total capitalized commissions as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $1.6 million and $2.7 million, respectively, and are included in other long-term assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Lease installment costs

The Company capitalizes fulfillment costs incurred before AviClear lease commencement and these costs include freight, installation, and training costs. Amortization expenses for these assets were $0.4 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and $0.7 million and $1.7 million for the comparative periods ended September 30, 2023, and were included in cost of revenue on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. Total lease installment costs as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, were $0.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively, and are included in other long-term assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Note 12. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is named from time to time as a party to other legal proceedings, product liability, intellectual property disputes, commercial disputes, employee disputes, and contractual lawsuits. A liability and related charge are recorded to earnings in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for legal contingencies when the loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The assessment is re-evaluated each accounting period and is based on all available information, including discussion with outside legal counsel. If a reasonable estimate of a known or probable loss cannot be made, but a range of probable losses can be estimated, the low-end of the range of losses is recognized if no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other. If a material loss is reasonably possible, but not probable and can be reasonably estimated, the estimated loss or range of loss is disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. The Company expenses legal fees as incurred. Certain of the cases below are still in the preliminary stages, and the Company is not able to quantify the extent of its potential liability, if any, other than as described. The outcome of litigation is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. If any of these matters are resolved adversely to the Company, this could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. In addition, defending these legal proceedings is likely to be costly, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and may divert management's attention from the day-to-day operations of its business.

On January 31, 2020, the Company filed a lawsuit against Lutronic Aesthetics (“Lutronic”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. Lutronic employs numerous former Cutera employees. The complaint against Lutronic generally alleges claims for (1) misappropriation of trade secrets in violation of state and federal law; (2) violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO"); (3) interference with contractual relations; (4) interference with prospective economic advantage; (5) unfair competition; and (6) aiding and abetting. On March 13, 2020, the court entered a temporary restraining order ("TRO") against Lutronic generally prohibiting it from using or disseminating the Company's confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information. The order also prohibited Lutronic, for two years, from using such information for the purpose of soliciting, or conducting business with, certain specified customers. On April 9, 2020, the parties stipulated to the entry of a preliminary injunction providing for the same relief afforded by the TRO. On August 4, 2022, Cutera filed a second amended complaint. In addition to the above referenced claims, Cutera alleged claims for violation of the Lanham Act, unlawful business practices, false advertising and trademark infringement. On April 27, 2023, Lutronic filed a complaint for trade libel, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair business practices against Cutera in California State Court. On May 31, 2024 (the “Settlement Date”), Cutera reached a settlement agreement with Lutronic, regarding all outstanding litigation and arbitration matters involving the parties, Larry Laber and James Bartholomeusz. Under the terms of the settlement agreement, Lutronic agreed to pay Cutera $5.75 million within thirty days of the Settlement Date and was recorded as a credit in General and Administrative expenses. Both parties agreed to the dismissal with prejudice of all pending actions and a mutual release, but denied all allegations of wrongful acts or omissions alleged in the pending actions against each party and agreed that the settlement was not an acknowledgement of any liability, fault, part or present wrongdoing, or violation of any law, rule, regulation or policy by either party or their respective affiliates, representatives or agents. As of July 3, 2024, all cases were officially dismissed.

As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had accrued $2.6 million and $3.3 million, respectively, related to various pending commercial and product liability lawsuits. The Company does not believe that a material loss in excess of accrued amounts is reasonably likely.

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $1.2 million of non-cancelable inventory purchase obligations associated with two vendors and due in 2024.

Note 13. Debt

Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs

The following table presents the outstanding principal amount and carrying value of the Company’s Convertible Notes (in thousands):


	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023
Notes due in 2026
Outstanding principal amount	$	69,125	$	69,125
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(724)		(1,084)
Carrying Value	$	68,401	$	68,041

Notes due in 2028
Outstanding principal amount	$	240,000	$	240,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(4,796)		(5,714)
Carrying Value	$	235,204	$	234,286

Notes due in 2029
Outstanding principal amount	$	120,000	$	120,000
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(3,183)		(3,632)
Carrying Value	$	116,817	$	116,368

Convertible notes, net	$	420,422	$	418,695

Issuance of convertible notes due in 2026

In March 2021, the Company issued $138.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes in a private placement offering. In May 2022, the Company entered into privately-negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the Company’s outstanding 2026 Notes. Following the exchange, approximately $69.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes remained outstanding.

The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.25% per year payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. Upon conversion, the 2026 Notes will be convertible into either cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. The Convertible notes are presented as Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The aggregate proceeds from the offering were approximately $133.6 million, net of issuance costs, including initial purchaser fees.

Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2026 Notes is initially convertible into 30.1427 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $33.18 per share. The conversion rate for the 2026 Notes is subject to adjustment for certain events as set forth in the indenture governing the 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes will mature on March 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased in accordance with the terms of the 2026 Notes.

Issuance of convertible notes due in 2028

In May 2022, the Company issued $240.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes. A total of $230.0 million of aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes was issued in a private placement offering and concurrently with this private placement, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Voce Capital Management LLC ("Voce"), an entity affiliated with J. Daniel Plants, the Company’s former Executive Chairperson, pursuant to which the Company issued to Voce $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes on the same terms and conditions. The 2028 Notes are presented as Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The aggregate proceeds from the offering of 2028 Notes were approximately $232.4 million, net of issuance costs, including initial purchaser fees.

The 2028 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.25% per year payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, beginning on December 1, 2022. Upon conversion, the 2028 Notes will be convertible into either cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2028 Notes is initially convertible into 18.9860 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $52.67 per share. The conversion rate for the 2028 Notes is subject to adjustment for certain events as set forth in the indenture governing the 2028 Notes. The 2028 Notes will mature on June 1, 2028, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased in accordance with the terms of the 2028 Notes.

Issuance of convertible notes due in 2029

In December 2022, the Company issued $120.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes in a private placement offering. The 2029 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per year payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Upon conversion, the 2029 Notes will be convertible into either cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. The convertible notes are presented as Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The aggregate proceeds from the offering were approximately $115.8 million, net of issuance costs, including initial purchaser fees.

Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2029 Notes is initially convertible into 17.1378 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is equivalent to a conversion price of approximately $58.35 per share. The conversion rate for the 2029 Notes is subject to adjustment for certain events as set forth in the indenture governing the 2029 Notes. The 2029 Notes will mature on June 1, 2029, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased in accordance with the terms of the 2029 Notes.

2026 Notes exchange

In May 2022, the Company entered into privately-negotiated exchange agreements with certain holders of the Company’s outstanding 2026 Notes with respect to the exchange of $45.8 million in cash (excluding $0.3 million in cash for the payment of accrued interest) and 1,354,348 shares of common stock for $69.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s outstanding 2026 Notes (the “2026 Notes Exchange”). Immediately following the closing of the 2026 Notes Exchange, approximately $69.1 million in aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes remained outstanding.

Conversion and other features

2026 Notes:

Holders may convert their 2026 Notes at their option prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding December 15, 2025, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, only under the following circumstances:

•During any fiscal quarter (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for the 2026 Notes on each applicable trading day;

•During the five-business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the “trading price” per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;

•The Company calls such 2026 Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or

•Upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.

On or after December 15, 2025, and until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert all or any portion of their 2026 Notes, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder regardless of the foregoing circumstances.

The circumstances described in the bullets of the paragraph above were not met during the third quarter of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the 2026 Notes are not convertible. The 2026 Notes may become convertible in future periods. Upon any conversion requests of the 2026 Notes, the Company would be required to pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election with respect to such

conversion requests. To the extent there are any conversion requests during the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, the Company intends to settle such conversion requests in shares of common stock. Therefore, as of September 30, 2024, the 2026 Notes have been included as Long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

On or after March 20, 2024, the Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2026 Notes, at the Company’s option, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. If the Company elects to redeem fewer than all of the outstanding 2026 Notes, at least $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes must be outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the relevant redemption notice date.

If a specified corporate event occurs, 2026 Note holders have the option to require the Company to repurchase any portion or all of their 2026 Notes in $1,000 principal increments for cash. The price for such repurchase is calculated as 100% of the principal amounts of 2026 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the day immediately preceding the Fundamental Change repurchase date. Additionally, holders of the 2026 Notes who convert in connection with a fundamental change are, under certain circumstances, entitled to an increase in conversion rate.

The 2026 Notes are general senior unsecured obligations that rank senior to any of the Company’s indebtedness that is explicitly subordinated to the 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes have equal rank in right of payment with all existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not subordinated to the 2026 Notes (including the 2028 Notes and 2029 Notes). The 2026 Notes will be junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.

The estimated fair value of the 2026 Notes was approximately $21.7 million as of September 30, 2024, which the Company determined through consideration of market prices. The fair value measurement is classified as Level 2, as defined in Note 3.

2028 Notes:

Holders may convert their 2028 Notes at their option, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, only under the following circumstances:

•During any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2022 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for the 2028 Notes on each applicable trading day;

•During the five-business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the “trading price” per $1,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;

•The Company calls such 2028 Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or

•Upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.

On or after March 1, 2028, and until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert all or any portion of their 2028 Notes, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder regardless of the foregoing circumstances.

The circumstances described in the bullets in the paragraph above were not met during the third quarter of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the 2028 Notes are not convertible. The 2028 Notes may become convertible in future periods. Upon any conversion requests of the 2028 Notes, the Company would be required to pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election with respect to such conversion requests. To the extent there are any conversion requests during the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, the Company intends to settle such conversion requests in shares of common stock. Therefore, as of September 30, 2024, the 2028 Notes have been included as long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

The Company may not redeem the 2028 Notes prior to June 5, 2025. On or after June 5, 2025, the Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2028 Notes, at the Company’s option, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2028 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. If the Company elects to redeem fewer than all of the outstanding 2028 Notes, at least $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes must be outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the relevant redemption notice date.

If a specified corporate event occurs, note holders have the option to require the Company to repurchase any portion or all of their 2028 Notes in $1,000 principal increments for cash. The price for such repurchase is calculated as 100% of the principal amounts of 2028 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the day immediately preceding the Fundamental Change repurchase date. Additionally, holders of the 2028 Notes who convert in connection with a fundamental change are, under certain circumstances, entitled to an increase in conversion rate.

The 2028 Notes are general senior unsecured obligations that rank senior to any of the Company’s indebtedness that is explicitly subordinated to the 2028 Notes. The 2028 Notes have equal rank in right of payment with all existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not subordinated to the 2028 Notes (including the 2026 Notes and 2029 Notes). The 2028 Notes will be junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.

The estimated fair value of the 2028 Notes was approximately $39.0 million as of September 30, 2024, which the Company determined through consideration of market prices. The fair value measurement is classified as Level 2, as defined in Note 3.

2029 Notes:

Holders may convert their 2029 Notes at their option prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding March 1, 2029 in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, only under the following circumstances:

•During any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2023 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter, is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for the 2029 Notes on each applicable trading day;

•During the five-business day period after any five consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the “trading price” per $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;

•The Company calls such 2029 Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or

•Upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.

On or after March 1, 2029, and until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert all or any portion of their 2029 Notes, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder regardless of the foregoing circumstances.

The circumstances described in the bullets of the paragraph above were not met during the third quarter of 2024. As of September 30, 2024, the 2029 Notes are not convertible. The 2029 Notes may become convertible in future periods. Upon any conversion requests of the 2029 Notes, the Company would be required to pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election with respect to such conversion requests. To the extent there are any conversion requests during the twelve months ending September 30, 2025, the Company intends to settle such conversion requests in shares of common stock. Therefore, as of September 30, 2024, the 2029 Notes have been included as Long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet.

The Company may not redeem the 2029 Notes prior to December 5, 2025. On or after December 5, 2025, the Company may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 2029 Notes, at the Company’s option, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption at a

redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2029 Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. If the Company elects to redeem fewer than all of the outstanding 2029 Notes, at least $100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes must be outstanding and not subject to redemption as of the relevant redemption notice date.

If a specified corporate event occurs, 2029 Note holders have the option to require the Company to repurchase any portion or all of their 2029 Notes in $1,000 principal increments for cash. The price for such repurchase is calculated as 100% of the principal amounts of 2029 Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the day immediately preceding the Fundamental Change repurchase date. Additionally, holders of the 2029 Notes who convert in connection with a fundamental change are, under certain circumstances, entitled to an increase in conversion rate.

The 2029 Notes are general senior unsecured obligations that rank senior to any of the Company’s indebtedness that is explicitly subordinated to the 2029 Notes. The 2029 Notes have equal rank in right of payment with all existing and future unsecured indebtedness that is not subordinated to the 2029 Notes (including the 2026 Notes and 2028 Notes). The 2029 Notes will be junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.

The estimated fair value of the 2029 Notes was approximately $21.5 million as of September 30, 2024, which the Company determined through consideration of market prices. The fair value measurement is classified as Level 2, as defined in Note 3.

Certain Covenants for the Convertible Notes

Pursuant to the terms of the indentures that govern the Convertible Notes, the Company is required to file with U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (the “Trustee”), as trustee under each of the indentures governing the Convertible Notes, within 15 days after the same are required to be filed with the SEC (giving effect to any grace period provided by Rule 12b-25 under the Exchange Act), copies of any annual report on Form 10-K or quarterly reports on Form 10-Q that the Company is required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. To the extent the Company elects, the sole remedy for an event of default under the indenture governing a series of Convertible Notes relating to its failure to comply with this obligation (which shall occur upon failure by the Company for 60 days after receipt of written notice from the Trustee or the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount the Convertible Notes of such series to comply with this obligation) shall, for the first 360 days after the occurrence of such an event of default, consist exclusively of the right for the holders of Convertible Notes of such series to receive additional interest on their Convertible Notes at a rate equal to (i) 0.25% per year for each day during the first 180 days after the occurrence and during the continuance of such event of default and (ii) 0.50% per year for each day from, and including, the 181st day to, but excluding, the 360th day after the occurrence and during the continuance of such event of default. On the 361st day after such event of default, if not previously cured or waived, the Convertible Notes of the applicable series shall be subject to acceleration pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Convertible Notes of such series. In the event the Company does not elect to pay additional interest on a series of Convertible Notes prior to the occurrence of an event of default relating to the Company’s failure to comply with this obligation, or the Company elects to make such payment but does not pay the additional interest on such Convertible Notes when due, the Convertible Notes of such series shall be immediately subject to acceleration at the election of either the Trustee or the holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Notes of such series.

Additionally, if at any time during the six-month period beginning on, and including, the date that is six months after the last date of original issuance of a series of Convertible Notes, the Company fails to timely file any document or report that it is required to file with the SEC pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, as applicable (after giving effect to all applicable grace period thereunder and other than reports on Form 8-K), or the Convertible Notes of such series are not otherwise freely tradable pursuant to Rule 144 as promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Company shall pay additional interest on such Convertible Notes at a rate of 0.50% per year for each day during such period for which the Company’s failure to file has occurred and is continuing or such Convertible Notes are not otherwise freely tradable pursuant to Rule 144. Additional interest pursuant to the foregoing accrued on the outstanding principal amount of the 2029 Notes from November 24, 2023 to the one-year anniversary of the last date of original issuance of the 2029 Notes on December 12, 2023 was not material.

The Convertible Notes contain additional customary operating covenants, which include restrictions on the Company’s ability to undergo a merger or consolidation transaction, or transfer or lease substantially all of the consolidated properties and assets of the Company. The Convertible Notes do not contain any financial covenants or restrictions on the payment of dividends, the issuance of other indebtedness or the issuance or repurchase of securities by the Company.

Capped Call Transactions

In connection with the issuance of each series of the Convertible Notes, the Company entered into capped call transactions with certain option counterparties. The capped call transactions are generally intended to reduce the potential dilution of the Company's common stock upon any conversion or settlement of the applicable series of Convertible Notes or to offset any cash payment the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount upon conversion of the applicable series of Convertible Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction or offset subject to a cap based on the cap price. If the market price per share of the Company’s common stock exceeds the cap price of the applicable capped call transactions, then the Company’s stock would experience some dilution and/or such capped call transactions would not fully offset the potential cash payments, in each case, to the extent the then-market price per share of its common stock exceeds the applicable cap price.

In connection with the offering of the 2026 Notes, the Company purchased from the option counterparties capped call options that in the aggregate relate to the total number of shares of the Company's common stock underlying the convertible notes, with a strike price equal to the conversion price of the convertible notes and with an initial cap price equal to $45.535, which represented a 75% premium over the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock of $26.02 per share on March 4, 2021, with certain adjustments to the settlement terms that reflect standard anti-dilution provisions. The capped call transactions expire over 40 consecutive scheduled trading days ended on March 12, 2026. The capped calls were purchased for $16.1 million.

In connection with the offering of the 2028 Notes, the Company purchased from the option counterparties capped call options that in the aggregate related to the total number of shares of the Company's common stock underlying the 2028 Notes sold to the initial purchasers in the offering of 2028 Notes, with a strike price equal to the conversion price of the 2028 Notes and with an initial cap price equal to $82.62, which represents a 100% premium over the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock of $41.31 per share on May 24, 2022, with certain adjustments to the settlement terms that reflect standard anti-dilution provisions. These capped call transactions expire over 40 consecutive scheduled trading days ended on May 30, 2028. The capped calls were purchased for $32.0 million, net of issuance costs.

In connection with the offering of the 2029 Notes, the Company purchased from the option counterparties capped call options that in the aggregate related to the total number of shares of the Company's common stock underlying the 2029 Notes sold to the initial purchasers in the offering of 2029 Notes, with a strike price equal to the conversion price of the 2029 Notes and with an initial cap price equal to $99.21, which represents a 100% premium over the last reported sale price of the Company's common stock of $49.66 per share on December 7, 2022, with certain adjustments to the settlement terms that reflect standard anti-dilution provisions. These capped call transactions expire over 40 consecutive scheduled trading days ended on May 30, 2029. The capped calls were purchased for $25.1 million, net of issuance costs.

The Company evaluated the capped call transactions under authoritative accounting guidance and determined that they should be accounted for as a separate transaction and classified as a net reduction to Additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity with no recurring fair value measurement recorded.

The Company early adopted ASU 2020-6, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging— Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40) on January 1, 2021. In accordance with Subtopic 470-20 and 815-40, as revised by ASU 2020-6, the Company records the convertible notes in long-term debt with no separation between the Notes and the conversion option. Each reporting period, the Company will determine whether any criteria is met for the note holders to have the option to redeem the Notes early, which could result in a change in the classification of the Notes to current liabilities.

Debt Issuance Cost

The issuance costs related to the Convertible Notes are presented in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the Convertible Notes. The issuance costs are amortized using an effective interest method basis over the term of the Convertible Notes. The effective interest rates on the 2026 Notes, 2028 Notes, and 2029 Notes are 2.98%, 2.82%, and 4.63%, respectively. Interest expense for the three month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, including the amortization of debt issuance cost, totaled approximately $3.7 million and 3.5 million respectively.

Loan and Security Agreement

On July 9, 2020, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank for a four-year secured revolving loan facility (“SVB Revolving Line of Credit”) in an aggregate principal amount of up to $30.0 million. The Revolving Line of Credit, originally set to mature on July 9, 2024, was terminated by the Company on April 3, 2024.

Note 14. Segment Reporting

Segment reporting is based on the “management approach,” following the method that management organizes the Company’s reportable segments for which separate financial information is made available to, and evaluated regularly by, the chief operating decision maker in allocating resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s chief operating decision maker ("CODM") is its Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), who makes decisions on allocating resources and assessing performance.

In the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company concluded a realignment of its operating segments to further drive its long-term strategic objectives. At the direction of the CEO, management reorganized its management reporting structure and began to manage its operations under one segment structure. The CEO, in making operating decisions, reviews consolidated financial information, accompanied by disaggregated information about revenues by geography and product. All of the Company’s principal operations and decision-making functions are located in the United States. Substantially all of the Company's long-lived assets are located in the United States.

The Company reassessed its reportable segments in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 and determined it had one consolidated reportable segment beginning in the three months ended December 31, 2023.

The following table presents a summary of revenue by geography and product category for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Revenue mix by geography:
United States	$	12,043	$	21,526	$	38,870	$	69,630
Japan	3,420		11,529		14,847		37,247
Asia, excluding Japan	5,911		3,440		16,104		14,494
Europe	4,317		3,864		13,913		14,477
Rest of the World	6,809		6,119		21,936		26,981
Total consolidated revenue	$	32,500	$	46,478	$	105,670	$	162,829
Revenue mix by product category:
Systems	$	23,024	$	27,600	$	71,184	$	101,404
Consumables	4,218		6,248		13,330		20,186
Skincare	—		7,141		4,200		24,695
Total product revenue	27,242		40,989		88,714		146,285
Service	5,258		5,489		16,956		16,544
Total consolidated revenue	$	32,500	$	46,478	$	105,670	$	162,829

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company’s audited financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the Form 10-K. Some of the information contained in this discussion, including information with respect to the Company’s plans and strategy for its business, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”.

Unless otherwise indicated, all results presented are prepared in a manner that complies, in all material respects, with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Additionally, unless otherwise indicated, all changes identified for the current-period results represent comparisons to results for the prior corresponding fiscal period.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. The statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “might,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “strategy,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the Company’s management based on information currently available to management. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and those discussed in the section titled “Risk Factors” included under Part II, Item 1A below.

Furthermore, such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

Executive Summary

Company Description

The Company develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets energy-based product platforms for medical practitioners, enabling them to offer safe and effective treatments to their customers. In addition, the Company distributes third-party manufactured Secret systems and consumables. The Company currently markets the following system platforms: AviClear, enlighten, excel V/V+, excel HR, truSculpt, Secret PRO, Secret DUO Secret RF, xeo, and xeo+ — each of which enables medical practitioners to perform procedures including treatment for acne, body contouring, skin resurfacing and revitalization, hair and tattoo removal, removal of benign pigmented lesions, and vascular conditions. Several of the Company’s systems offer multiple hand pieces and applications, providing customers the flexibility to upgrade their systems.

The Company’s corporate headquarters and U.S. operations are located in Brisbane, California, where the Company conducts manufacturing, warehousing, research and development, regulatory, sales and marketing, service, and administrative activities. The Company also maintains regional distribution centers (“RDCs”) in selection locations across the U.S. These RDCs serve as forward warehousing for systems and service parts in various geographies. The Company markets, sells, and services the Company’s products through direct sales and service employees in North America (including Canada), Australia, New Zealand, Austria, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, and the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Sales and services outside of these direct markets are made through a worldwide distributor network in over 32 countries.

Products and Services

The Company derives revenue from the sale of products and services. Product revenue includes revenue from the sale of systems, hand pieces, upgrade of systems, and leasing and direct sales of AviClear devices (collectively “Systems” revenue); replacement hand pieces, truSculpt cycle refills, truFlex cycle refills, AviClear treatment fees, and single use disposable tips applicable to Secret RF (collectively “Consumables” revenue); and the sale of third-party manufactured skincare products (“Skincare” revenue). A system consists of a console that incorporates a universal graphic user interface, a laser and (or) an energy-based module, control system software and high voltage electronics, as well as one or more hand pieces. However,

depending on the application, the laser or other energy-based module is sometimes contained in the hand piece, such as with the Company’s Pearl and Pearl Fractional applications, instead of within the console.

Several of the Company’s systems offer multiple hand pieces and applications, providing customers the flexibility to upgrade their systems whenever they choose and providing the Company with a source of additional Systems revenue.

The Secret systems are manufactured by ilooda Co. Ltd. (“ilooda”), and Company is the exclusive distributor for all systems sold in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom; the exclusive distributor for certain systems in France, and Spain; and the non-exclusive distributor for systems sold in Austria and Germany.

Skincare revenue related to the distribution of ZO’s skincare products in Japan. The skincare products were purchased from a third-party manufacturer and sold to medical offices and licensed physicians. On February 28, 2024, the Company and its Japanese subsidiary, Cutera KK, entered into a termination agreement with ZO, which terminated all agreements related to the distribution by the Company of ZO’s products in Japan. The Company acted as the principal in this arrangement, as the Company determined the price to charge customers for the skincare products and controlled the products before they were transferred to the customer.

Service revenue includes prepaid service contracts, and labor, time and material on out-of-warranty products.

Significant Business Trends

The Company believes that the ability to grow revenue will be primarily impacted by the following:

•capturing market share in the Acne space and capitalizing on the momentum in AviClear;

•continuing to expand the Company’s product offerings, both through internal development and sourcing from other vendors;

•ongoing investment in the Company’s global sales and marketing infrastructure;

•use of clinical results to support new aesthetic products and applications;

•enhanced luminary development and reference selling efforts (to develop a location where the Company’s products can be displayed and used to assist in selling efforts);

•customer demand for the Company’s products;

•consumer demand for the application of the Company’s products;

•marketing to physicians in the core dermatology and plastic surgery specialties, as well as outside those specialties; and

•generating recurring revenue from the Company’s growing installed base of customers through the sale of system upgrades, services, hand piece refills, truSculpt cycles, skincare products and replacement tips for Secret RF products.

For a detailed discussion of the significant business trends impacting the Company’s business, please see the section titled “Results of Operations” below.

Critical Accounting Policies, Significant Judgments and Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and related notes requires the Company to make judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company has based its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company periodically reviews its estimates and makes adjustments when facts and circumstances dictate. To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, its financial condition or results of operations will be affected.

An accounting policy is considered to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the consolidated financial statements. The Company believes that its critical accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of its audited consolidated financial statements.

The accounting policies and estimates that the Company considers to be critical, subjective, and requiring judgment in their application are summarized in “Item 7-Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Form 10-K. There have been no new or material changes to the significant accounting policies discussed in the Form 10-K that are of significance, or potential significance, to the Company.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data for the periods indicated, expressed as a percentage of total net revenue. Percentages in this table and throughout its discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations may reflect rounding adjustments.


	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2024		2023		2024		2023
Net revenue	100	%	100	%	100	%	100	%
Cost of revenue	94	%	86	%	79	%	67	%
Gross margin	6	%	14	%	21	%	33	%

Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	58	%	56	%	60	%	54	%
Research and development	13	%	10	%	13	%	10	%
General and administrative	45	%	37	%	30	%	29	%
Gain on early termination of distribution agreement	—	%	—	%	(9)	%	—	%
Total operating expenses	117	%	102	%	94	%	94	%

Loss from operations	(111)	%	(88)	%	(73)	%	(61)	%
Amortization of debt issuance costs	(2)	%	(1)	%	(2)	%	(1)	%
Interest on convertible notes	(9)	%	(6)	%	(9)	%	(5)	%
Interest income	2	%	5	%	3	%	4	%

Other expense, net	2	%	(4)	%	(1)	%	(2)	%
Loss before income taxes	(118)	%	(95)	%	(81)	%	(64)	%
Income tax benefit (expense)	2	%	—	%	—	%	1	%
Net loss	(120)	%	(95)	%	(82)	%	(65)	%

Revenue

The timing of the Company’s revenue is significantly affected by the mix of system products, training, consumables and extended service contracts. The revenue generated in any given period is also impacted by whether the revenue is recognized over time or at a point in time. For an additional description on revenue, see Note 1 in the notes to consolidated financial statements in the Form 10-K and Note 7 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item I, Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of promised products or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for promised goods or services. The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied either over time or at a point in time. Revenue from performance obligations that are transferred to customers over time accounted for approximately 13% and 10% of the Company’s total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Revenue recognized over time relates to revenue from the Company’s extended service contracts and marketing services. Revenue recognized upon delivery is primarily generated by the sales of systems, consumables and skincare.

Total Net Revenue


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		% Change		2023		2024		% Change		2023
Revenue mix by geography:
North America	$	14,651	(41)	%	$	24,855	$	49,150	(42)	%	$	84,494
Japan	3,420		(70)	%	11,529		14,847		(60)	%	37,247
Rest of World	14,429		43	%	10,094		41,673		1	%	41,088
Consolidated total revenue	$	32,500	(30)	%	$	46,478	$	105,670	(35)	%	$	162,829

North America as a percentage of total revenue	46%				53%		47%				52%
Japan as a percentage of total revenue	11%				25%		14%				23%
Rest of World as a percentage of total revenue	44%				22%		39%				25%

Revenue mix by product category:
Systems - North America	$	9,253	(46)	%	$	16,982	$	30,926	(48)	%	$	59,750
Systems - Rest of World (including Japan)	13,771		30	%	10,618		40,258		(3)	%	41,654
Total Systems	23,024		(17)	%	27,600		71,184		(30)	%	101,404
Consumables	4,218		(32)	%	6,248		13,330		(34)	%	20,186
Skincare	—		(100)	%	7,141		4,200		(83)	%	24,695
Total Products	27,242		(34)	%	40,989		88,714		(39)	%	146,285
Service	5,258		(4)	%	5,489		16,956		2	%	16,544
Total Net Revenue	$	32,500	(30)	%	$	46,478	$	105,670	(35)	%	$	162,829

The Company’s total net revenue decreased by $14.0 million, or 30%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The Company’s total net revenue decreased by $57.2 million, or 35%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The decreases in both the three- and nine-month comparisons were primarily driven by a decline in Systems revenue and the termination of the Company’s Skincare distribution agreement in February 2024.

Revenue by Geography

The Company’s North America revenue decreased by $10.2 million, or 41%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024, and decreased by $35.3 million, or 42%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases were primarily attributable to higher interest rates leading to reduced financing of system purchases by customers.

Revenue in Japan decreased by $8.1 million, or 70%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024, and decreased by $22.4 million, or 60%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease, primarily attributable to the termination agreement with ZO, which terminated all agreements related to the distribution by the Company of ZO’s skin care products in Japan as disclosed in Note 1 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Item I, Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under Distribution of Third-Party Products.

The Rest of World revenue increased by $4.3 million, or 43%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024, and increased by $0.6 million, or 1%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023, driven by the launch of AviClear in over 30 countries during the first quarter of 2024.

Revenue by Product Type

Systems Revenue

Systems revenue decreased by $4.6 million, or 17%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023, and decreased by $30.2 million, or 30%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases, primarily in North America, were driven by higher interest rates leading to reduced financing of system purchases by customers and the macroeconomic conditions, which resulted in a decrease in both unit volumes and average selling prices (“ASPs”) as well as a decline in sales representative productivity in 2024 compared to 2023.

Consumables Revenue

Consumables revenue decreased by $2.0 million, or 32%, and $6.9 million, or 34%, respectively, in the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases reflect lower AviClear treatment revenue and a decrease in sales of truSculpt cycle refills.

Skincare Revenue

The Company’s revenue from Skincare products in Japan decreased by $7.1 million, or 100%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and decreased by $20.5 million, or 83%, in the nine-months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases are due to the February 2024 termination of the Company's Skincare distribution agreement.

Service Revenue

The Company’s Service revenue decreased by $0.2 million, or 4%, in the three months ended September 30, 2024and increased by $0.4 million, or 2%, in the nine-months ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023.

Gross Profit


	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			Change			2024			2023			Change
Gross profit	$	1,813		$	6,457		$	(4,644)		$	21,876		$	54,172		$	(32,296)
As a percentage of total net revenue	5.6		%	13.9		%	(8.3)		%	20.7		%	33.3		%	(12.6)		%

The Company’s cost of revenue consists primarily of material, personnel expenses, product warranty costs, depreciation on AviClear devices, amortization of capitalized AviClear device mobilization costs, and manufacturing overhead expenses.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was 5.6% compared to 13.9% in the same period in 2023. This 8.3 percentage point decrease mainly reflects the following factors:

•Increases in the Company’s reserve for excess inventory parts adversely impacted the Company’s gross margin by 20.4 percentage points;

•A decrease in manufacturing activity in the three months ended June 30, 2024, resulted in less absorption of manufacturing expense, adversely impacting gross margin by 1.9 percentage points; and

•Geographic and product revenue mix positively impacted the Company’s gross margin rate by 11.6 percentage points.

Gross profit as a percentage of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was 20.7% compared to 33.3% in the same period in 2023. This 12.6 percentage point decrease mainly reflects the following factors:

•Geographic and product revenue mix and the decline in revenue adversely impacted the Company’s gross margin rate by 3.5 percentage points; and

•Increases in the Company’s reserve for excess inventory parts adversely impacted the Company’s gross margin by 8.7 percentage points.

Sales and Marketing


	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			Change			2024			2023			Change
Sales and Marketing	$	18,928		$	25,808		$	(6,880)		$	63,269		$	88,591		$	(25,322)
As a percentage of total net revenue	58.2		%	55.5		%	2.7		%	59.9		%	54.4		%	5.5		%

Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses, expenses associated with customer-attended workshops and trade shows, post-marketing studies, advertising, and training.

Sales and marketing expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased $6.9 million and $25.3 million respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases reflected lower payroll and payroll-related costs of $2.7 million and $8.5 million in the three and nine-month comparisons, respectively, resulting from workforce reductions implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023 and second quarter of 2024. A decrease in net revenues in 2024 compared to 2023 resulted in a decrease in commission expense in the three and nine-month comparisons of $1.7 million and $7.1 million, respectively. In the three and nine-month comparisons, the Company reduced its promotional activities and related travel by $2.4 million and $10.1 million, respectively.

Research and Development (“R&D”)


	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			Change			2024			2023			Change
Research and development	$	4,353		$	4,592		$	(239)		$	13,817		$	16,844		$	(3,027)
As a percentage of total net revenue	13.4		%	9.9		%	3.5		%	13.1		%	10.3		%	2.8		%

R&D expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses, clinical research, regulatory and material costs. R&D expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 decreased by $0.2 million and $3.0 million respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023. The nine-month decrease was mainly due to a $0.9 million decrease in payroll and payroll-related costs resulting from workforce reductions implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023 and second quarter 2024. The nine-month comparison also reflects a $1.8 million decrease in material spending and outside consultancy services.

General and Administrative (“G&A”)


	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			Change			2024			2023			Change
General and administrative	$	14,749		$	17,004		$	(2,255)		$	31,951		$	47,448		$	(15,497)
As a percentage of total net revenue	45.4		%	36.6		%	8.8		%	30.2		%	29.1		%	1.1		%

G&A expenses consist primarily of personnel expenses, legal, accounting, audit and tax consulting fees, as well as other general and administrative expenses.

G&A expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, decreased by $2.3 million and $15.5 million respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023. These decreases mainly reflect lower legal expenses in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023 as the Company settled litigation in the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company incurred $1.3 million and $9.0 million of legal and advisory expenses in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 in connection with the Company's response to litigation and stockholder activism related to the Company's 2023 annual meeting of stockholders. On May 31, 2024, the Company reached a settlement agreement with Lutronic Aesthetics, Inc. regarding all outstanding litigation. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company received $5.8 million in June 2024 and recorded this amount as income within general and administrative expenses.

Professional fees, including audit fees and consulting costs related to internal controls compliance, decreased by $1.9 million and $4.2 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2023.

The decreases in legal expenses and professional fees were partially offset by an increase in bad debt expense of $1.6 million and $4.7m million in the three and nine-month comparisons, respectively.

Gain on early termination of distribution agreement


	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024			2023			Change			2024			2023			Change
Gain on early termination of distribution agreement	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	(9,708)		$	—		$	(9,708)
As a percentage of total net revenue	—		%	—		%	—		%	(9.2)		%	—		%	(9.2)		%

In the first quarter of 2024, the Company entered into a termination agreement with ZO and terminated its existing distribution agreement related to the distribution of Skincare products in Japan. In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded a net gain of $9.7 million resulting from the net of the early termination proceeds received and the transfer of certain

assets and liabilities, as gain on early termination of distribution agreement on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations.

Interest and Other Expense, Net

Interest and other expense, net, consists of the following:


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		2023		Change		2024		2023		Change
Amortization of debt issuance costs	$	(580)	$	(561)	$	(19)	$	(1,726)	$	(1,670)	$	(56)
Interest on convertible notes	(3,071)		(2,939)		(132)		(8,969)		(8,836)		(133)

Interest income	768		2,288		(1,520)		3,248		6,946		(3,698)
Other income (expense), net	575		(1,948)		2,523		(1,128)		(2,564)		1,436
Interest and other expense, net	$	(2,308)	$	(3,160)	$	852	$	(8,575)	$	(6,124)	$	(2,451)

Interest and other expense, net, increased $0.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and increased by $2.5 million in the nine-month ended September 30, 2024, compared to the same periods in 2023. The decrease in interest and other expense in the three-month comparison mainly reflects a decrease in interest income due to the decline in the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance. The increase in interest and other expense, net, in the nine-month comparison primarily reflects a $3.7 million decrease in interest income, as well as a $0.8 million increase in the foreign exchange loss in the three months ended March 31, 2024, compared to the same period in 2023.

Provision for Income Taxes


	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		2023		Change		2024		2023		Change
Income tax expense	$	493	$	167	$	326	$	449	$	765	$	(316)

The Company's income tax benefit was immaterial for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared to a $0.2 million and $0.8 million expense for the same period in 2023.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s principal source of liquidity in the three months ended September 30, 2024, was its cash on hand. The Company actively manages its cash usage to ensure the maintenance of sufficient funds to meet its cash requirements. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held in U.S. banks. The Company's foreign subsidiaries maintain a limited amount of cash in their local banks to cover short-term operating expenses.

As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $104.8 million and $181.4 million of working capital, respectively. Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash decreased by $84.6 million to $59.0 million as of September 30, 2024, from $143.6 million as of December 31, 2023, driven by net loss adjusted for non-cash items of $60.1 million, changes in assets and liabilities of $22.5 million, and capital expenditures of $1.3 million.

When preparing financial statements, management has the responsibility to evaluate if the Company has adequate liquidity to continue to operate for the next 12 months. In performing this assessment, management considered the Company's current financial condition and liquidity sources, including current funds, forecasted future cash flows and unconditional obligations due over the next twelve months. In addition, management evaluated the history of the Company's financial performance, and determined that the Company has had a historic trend of operating losses, which continues to have an unfavorable impact on the Company's overall liquidity. Most recently, the Company reported net losses of $86.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and $162.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

The Company’s continued operations will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, growth of revenues from its revised business model for AviClear, which entails transitioning from a lease model to a direct sales model, maintaining or increasing revenues from sales of legacy systems, consumables and services, achieving cost savings as a result of workforce reductions implemented in the fourth quarter of 2023 and second quarter of 2024 restructuring of supplier and manufacturing relationships, and initiatives to improve inventory and receivables management. Failure to increase revenue, achieve cost savings, raise additional financing or re-finance the existing convertible notes when they become due, would adversely affect

the Company’s ability to achieve its intended business objectives. There can be no assurances that financing will be available on terms favorable to the Company, if at all, and delays may occur in completing the operating activities.

The Company intends to continue to evaluate market conditions and may in the future pursue additional sources of funding to enhance its financial position and to execute on its business strategy. In addition, should prevailing economic, financial, business or other factors adversely affect its ability to meet its operating cash requirements, the Company could be required to obtain funding though the credit or capital markets. Any equity financing obtained by the Company would dilute existing stockholders and any debt financing could contain restrictive covenants, which would reduce management’s flexibility to run the Company’s business or present a risk of default. If the Company raises funds through collaborations or licensing arrangements, the Company may be required to relinquish significant rights to its technologies or products or grant licenses on terms that are not favorable to the Company. The Company cannot be certain that additional funds would be available to it on favorable terms when required, or at all.

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

The following table summarizes the Company's cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash:


(Dollars in thousands)	September 30, 2024		December 31, 2023		Change
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	$	58,977	$	143,612	$	(84,635)

Cash Flows


	Nine Months Ended September 30,
(Dollars in thousands)	2024		2023
Net cash flow provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	(82,616)	$	(103,866)
Investing activities	(1,327)		139,794
Financing activities	(692)		(2,336)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	$	(84,635)	$	33,592

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was $82.6 million, which mainly reflected the net loss adjusted for non-cash items of $60.1 million and a payment of $18.7 million in February 2024 associated with the non-renewal of the manufacturing services agreement with Jabil Inc.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $1.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which represents the Company's capital expenditures. The net cash provided in the comparable period in 2023 was primarily the net proceeds from the maturities of marketable securities, partially offset by the capital expenditure related to the manufacture of the AviClear device.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $0.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which was primarily due to taxes paid related to net share settlement of equity awards and finance lease payments.

Adequacy of Cash Resources to Meet Future Needs

The Company had cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of $59.0 million as of September 30, 2024. For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company’s principal source of liquidity was cash on hand. The Company has reported operating losses in recent quarters and intends to use its remaining cash resources to develop plans and take proactive steps to grow revenue and enhance its operations as further explained in the preceding Liquidity and Capital Resources section.

These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial

statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

Debt

In March 2021, the Company issued $138.3 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”) in a private placement offering. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.25% per year payable semiannually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year. Upon conversion, the 2026 Notes will be convertible into either cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. The convertible notes are presented as convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The aggregate proceeds from the offering were approximately $133.6 million, net of issuance costs, including initial purchaser fees.

In May 2022, the Company issued $240.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (the “2028 Notes”). A total of $230.0 million of aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes was issued in a private placement offering and concurrently with this private placement, the Company entered into a purchase agreement with Voce Capital Management LLC, an entity affiliated with J. Daniel Plants, the Company’s former Executive Chairperson, pursuant to which the Company issued to Voce $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2028 Notes on the same terms and conditions. The 2026 Notes bear interest at a rate of 2.25% per year payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Upon conversion, the 2028 Notes will be convertible into either cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. The convertible notes are presented as convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.The aggregate proceeds from the offering of 2028 Notes were approximately $232.4 million, net of issuance costs, including initial purchaser fees.

In December 2022, the Company issued $120.0 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029 (the “2029 Notes”) in a private placement offering. The 2029 Notes bear interest at a rate of 4.00% per year payable semiannually in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year. Upon conversion, the 2029 Notes will be convertible into either cash, shares of the Company’s common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election. The Convertible notes are presented as Convertible notes, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, on the consolidated balance sheet. The aggregate proceeds from the offering were approximately $115.8 million, net of issuance costs, including initial purchaser fees.

The Company's Loan and Security Agreement for the Revolving Line of Credit, which was entered on July 9, 2020, was terminated by the Company on April 3, 2024.

Commitments and Contingencies

As of the date of this report, there were no material changes to the Company’s contractual obligations and commitments outside the ordinary course of business since May 10, 2024, the filing date of the Form 10-K.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

A summary of the key market risks facing the Company is disclosed below. For a detailed discussion, please see the Form 10-K and other announcements the Company makes from time to time.

The conditional conversion feature of the Company's convertible notes, if triggered, may adversely affect the Company's financial condition and operating results.

Company has outstanding $69.1 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Notes, $240.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2 2028 Notes, and $120.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2029 Notes.During any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on June 30, 2021, in the case of the 2026 Notes, ending on September 30, 2022, in the case of the 2028 Notes, and ending on March 31, 2023, in the case of the 2029 Notes, if the last reported sale price of the common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of conversion price for the applicable series of Convertible Notes on each applicable trading day then holders may convert their notes in the subsequent quarter. This condition was not met for any of the Company’s Convertible Notes in the three months ended September 30, 2024. Upon any future conversion requests of the Convertible Notes, the Company would be required to pay or deliver, as the case may be, cash, shares of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election with respect to such conversion requests.

Interest Rate and Market Risk

On April 3, 2024, the Loan and Security Agreement for the Revolving Line of Credit was terminated by the Company. The Company does not have any line of credit facility as of September 30, 2024.

Inflation

The Company has experienced inflationary pressure on its business. If the Company’s costs were to become subject to significant inflationary pressures, the Company may not be able to fully offset such higher costs through price increases. The Company’s inability or failure to do so could harm the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations.

Foreign Exchange Fluctuations

The Company generates revenue in Japanese Yen, Euros, Australian Dollars, Canadian Dollars, British Pounds, and Swiss Francs. Additionally, a portion of the Company’s operating expenses, and assets and liabilities are denominated in each of these currencies. Therefore, fluctuations in these currencies against the U.S. dollar could materially and adversely affect the Company’s results of operations upon translation of the Company’s revenue denominated in these currencies, as well as the re-measurement of the Company’s international subsidiaries’ financial statements into U.S. dollars.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management identified material weaknesses in the year ended December 31, 2023, in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting. These material weaknesses are related to information technology general controls (“ITGCs”) including, segregation of duties, user access, and reports produced by certain IT systems that support the Company's financial reporting process including those related to the implementation of an ERP system; inventory controls related to the completeness, existence, and cut-off of inventories held at third parties, inventories held by sales personnel, and inventories in transit, and controls related to the calculation of adjustments to inventory for items considered excessive and obsolete; the completeness and accuracy of expense for routine and non-routine equity-based awards; and failure to design, maintain and monitor a risk assessment program at a sufficiently precise level to identify new and evolving risks related to accounting policies, procedures and related controls performed over areas including, but not limited to inventory, revenues and lease income, costs for leased devices, and testing of certain key reports used in controls. Although certain of these material weaknesses did not result in any material misstatement of the Company's consolidated financial statements for the periods presented, they could lead to a

material misstatement of account balances or disclosures. Accordingly, management concluded that these deficiencies constitute material weaknesses.

As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Interim Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2024, at the reasonable assurance level, because of the material weaknesses in internal controls, which were disclosed in the Form 10-K. Notwithstanding these material weaknesses, the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, has concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements, included in the Form 10-Q, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, fairly present, in all material respects, the Company's financial condition, results of operations and cash-flows for the periods presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

Remediation Plans

Management continues to review and make changes to the overall design of its internal control environment, including implementing additional internal controls over ITGCs, inventory, equity and its risk assessment program over areas including but not limited to inventory, revenues and lease income, costs for leased devices, and certain key reports used in controls. The Company has added internal and external resources to its finance and internal audit functions to enhance the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting. The material weakness will not be considered remediated until the applicable remedial controls operate for a sufficient period.

The Company’s efforts to date include:

ITGC remediation actions:

•Developed a training program addressing ITGCs and policies, including educating control owners concerning the principles and requirements of each control, with a focus on those related to user access and change-management over IT systems impacting financial reporting;

•Developed enhanced risk assessment procedures and controls related to changes in IT systems;

•Implemented an IT management review and testing plan to monitor ITGCs with focus on systems supporting the financial reporting processes;

Inventory control remediation actions:

•Evaluated the effectiveness of the current annual inventory count program and controls;

•Implemented a global inventory count policy and standard operating procedures to ensure consistent communication of the inventory count process and adherence to these policies at facilities managed by the Company and third-party logistics service providers;

•Provided training of standard operating procedures and internal controls to key stakeholders within the supply chain, logistics, and inventory process; and

•Enhanced existing management review controls related to inventory reconciliation, inventory in transit, inventories held by sales personnel, and key reports used in in the inventory count process. Evaluating the effectiveness of the current annual inventory count program and controls.

Equity-based awards expense calculation remediation actions:

• Enhanced current review controls around the calculation of stock-based compensation expense and redesigned the control activities which are being evaluated for effectiveness.

Risk assessment remediation actions:

•Engaged third-party professionals to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of the Company's risk assessment process in relation to the timely identification and assessment of changes in the business and leadership; and

•Provided training of standard operating procedures and internal controls to key stakeholders.

The actions the Company is taking are subject to ongoing executive management review and are also subject to audit committee oversight. If the Company is unable to successfully remediate these material weaknesses, or if in the future, the Company identifies further material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting, the Company may not detect errors on a timely basis, and its condensed financial statements may be materially misstated.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Except for the ongoing remediation measures in connection with the material weaknesses described above, there were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting. We will continue to report on the progress of these remediation efforts and on our commitment to maintaining effective internal controls over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected. Accordingly, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the Company’s disclosure control system are met.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company may be involved in legal and administrative proceedings and claims of various types. For a description of the Company’s material pending legal and regulatory proceedings and settlements, see Note 13 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements entitled “Commitments and Contingencies,” in the Form 10-K and Note 12 to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements entitled “Commitments and Contingencies”, in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There are no material changes from the Risk Factors previously disclosed in the Form 10-K other than as set forth below:

The Company's financial situation creates doubt whether it will continue as a going concern. The Company may need additional funds to support its operations, and such funding may not be available to it on acceptable terms, or at all. Raising additional capital may subject the Company to unfavorable terms, cause dilution to existing stockholders, restrict operations, or require the Company to relinquish rights to its planned products and technologies.

The Company reported a net loss of $86.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and an accumulated deficit of $389.8 million at September 30, 2024. The Company had $59.0 million in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at September 30, 2024. The Company expects to continue incurring losses for the foreseeable future. These matters have raised substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The perception that the Company may not be able to continue as a going concern may have a material adverse effect on the Company's share price and the Company's ability to raise new capital (whether it is through the issuance of equity or debt securities or otherwise), enter into critical contractual relations with third parties and otherwise execute the Company's business objectives.

The Company may need to raise additional capital, either through debt or equity financings to achieve its business plan and operating objectives. The Company's ability to obtain additional financing will depend on a number of factors, including, among others, the condition of the capital markets and the other risks described in the Form 10-K. If any one of these risks are realized, the Company may not be able to obtain additional funding, in which case, the Company's business could be jeopardized and the Company may not be able to continue its operations or pursue its strategic plans. If the Company is forced to scale down, limit or cease operations, its stockholders could lose all of their investment. Even if the Company is successful at raising capital, there is no assurance that any funds raised will be sufficient to enable it to attain profitable operations or continue as a going concern.

To the extent that the Company is unsuccessful raising sufficient capital, it may need to curtail or cease operations and implement a plan to extend payables or reduce overhead until sufficient additional capital is raised to support further operations. There can be no assurance that such a plan will be successful. If adequate funds are not available, the Company may be required to curtail its operations significantly or to obtain funds on unfavorable terms, through dilutive financings or entering into arrangements with collaborative partners or others that may require the Company to relinquish rights to certain of its products that it would not otherwise relinquish. If the Company issues equity or convertible debt securities to raise additional funds, the Company's existing stockholders will experience further dilution, and the new equity or debt securities may have rights, preferences and privileges senior to those of the Company's existing stockholders. If the Company incurs debt, its fixed payment obligations, liabilities and leverage relative to its equity capitalization would increase, which could increase the cost of future capital. Further, the terms of any debt securities the Company issues or borrowings it incurs, if available, could impose significant restrictions on its operations, such as limitations on its ability to incur additional debt or issue additional equity or other operating restrictions that could adversely affect the Company's ability to conduct its business, and any such debt could be secured by any or all of the Company's assets pledged as collateral. Additionally, the Company may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital, including investment banking, legal and accounting fees and other costs.

The Company is not currently in compliance with the continued listing requirements for the Nasdaq Stock Market. If the Company does not regain compliance and continue to meet the continued listing requirements, its common stock may be delisted, which could affect the market price and liquidity for the Company’s common stock and reduce the Company’s ability to raise additional capital.

On September 25, 2024, the Company received a deficiency notice (the “Notice”), from the Listing Qualifications Staff, or the Staff, of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), notifying the Company that, for the last 32 consecutive business days preceding the date of the Notice, the bid price of the Company’s common stock had closed below $1.00 per share, the minimum

closing bid price required by the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1). The Notice has no immediate effect on the listing of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. In accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5810(c)(3)(A), the Company has 180 calendar days, or until March 24, 2025 (the “Compliance Date”), to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement by having shares of the Company’s common stock maintain a minimum closing bid price of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days before the Compliance Date. If the Company’s common stock does not achieve compliance by the Compliance Date, the Company may be eligible for an additional 180-day period to regain compliance. To qualify for the second compliance period, the Company would be required to transfer its listing to the Nasdaq Capital Market and meet the continued listing requirement for market value of publicly held shares and all other applicable initial listing standards for the Nasdaq Capital Market, with the exception of the bid price requirement, and would need to provide written notice to Nasdaq of its intention to cure the deficiency during the second compliance period, by effecting a reverse stock split, if necessary. However, if it appears to the Staff that the Company will not be able to cure the deficiency, or if the Company is otherwise not eligible for the second compliance period, and the Company does not regain compliance by the Compliance Date, the Staff will provide written notification that the Company’s common stock is subject to delisting. At that time, the Company may appeal the delisting determination to a hearings panel pursuant to the procedures set forth in the applicable Nasdaq listing rules. However, there can be no assurance that, if the Company receives a delisting notice and appeals the delisting determination by Nasdaq to the panel, such appeal would be successful.

Although the Company will continue to monitor the closing bid price of its common stock and seek to regain compliance with all applicable Nasdaq requirements within the allotted compliance periods and may, if appropriate, consider available options, including implementation of a reverse stock split, to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, there can be no guarantee that the Company will undertake any such remedial actions or that such actions, if taken, will cause the Company to regain compliance with the continued listing requirements.

Additionally, if the Company seeks to implement a reverse stock split in order to remain listed on Nasdaq, the announcement or implementation of such a reverse stock split could negatively affect the price of its common stock. Further, while Nasdaq rules do not impose a specific limit on the number of times a listed company may effect a reverse stock split to maintain or regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, Nasdaq has stated that a series of reverse stock splits may undermine investor confidence in securities listed on Nasdaq. Accordingly, Nasdaq may determine that it is not in the public interest to maintain the Company’s listing, even if it regains compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.

Any non-compliance may be costly, divert management’s time and attention, and could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, reputation, financing, and results of operation. A delisting could substantially decrease trading in the Company’s common stock, adversely affect the market liquidity of the common stock as a result of the loss of market efficiencies associated with Nasdaq and the loss of federal preemption of state securities laws, materially adversely affect its ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms, if at all, and may result in the potential loss of confidence by investors, suppliers, customers and employees and fewer business development opportunities. Additionally, the market price of the Company’s common stock may decline further and stockholders may lose some or all of their investment.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS


Exhibit No.						Description
3.1						Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.5 to its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2						Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2023 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.1						Amended and Restated Cutera, Inc. 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 18, 2024 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.1						Specimen Common Stock certificate of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to its Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 25, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference).
31.1						Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2						Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1						Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.sch						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.cal						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.def						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.lab						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.pre						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

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, thereunto duly authorized.


November 12, 2024			CUTERA, INC.

			/s/ Stuart Drummond
			Stuart Drummond
			Interim Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Taylor Harris, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cutera, Inc.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under its supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under its supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report its conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s first fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on its most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting


Date: November 12, 2024			/s/ Taylor Harris
			Taylor Harris Chief Executive Officer

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EXHIBIT 31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer

Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

I, Stuart Drummond, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Cutera, Inc.:

(a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under its supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is being prepared;

(b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under its supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report its conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s first fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

6.The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on its most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditor and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(e)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(f)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.


Date: November 12, 2024			/s/ Stuart Drummond
			Stuart Drummond Interim Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Taylor Harris, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that

i.the accompanying Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024 (the “Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or Section 15(d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

ii.the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date: November 12, 2024			/s/ Taylor Harris
			Taylor Harris Chief Executive Officer

I, Stuart Drummond, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that

ii.the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


Date: November 12, 2024			/s/ Stuart Drummond
			Stuart Drummond Interim Chief Financial Officer

This certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.