Cutera® Announces Exclusive Distribution Agreement With L’Oréal® for SkinCeuticals® Products in Japan

CUTERA, INC. (Nasdaq: CUTR), a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions, and its Japanese subsidiary, Cutera KK, are pleased to announce 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.

"We are excited about this collaboration with L'Oréal Japan Co. to bring SkinCeuticals' renowned skincare innovations to aesthetic providers in Japan," said Brent Hauser, Cutera’s International President. "This agreement underscores our commitment to supporting our existing customer base by expanding access to high-quality skincare solutions that meet the unique needs of medical clinics and their patients."

Under the terms of the agreement, the partnership will initially span three years, with options for renewal. As part of the collaboration, L'Oréal Japan Co. will provide comprehensive marketing and advertising support to enhance the visibility and reach of SkinCeuticals products within the medical community. This agreement solidifies Cutera KK's position as a key player in the Japanese aesthetics market, leveraging its established network and expertise in medical aesthetics.

“We look forward to contributing to the acceleration of growth of SkinCeuticals in Japan, leveraging Cutera KK's strong presence and L'Oréal's global expertise in skincare," added Mr. Hauser.

Cutera plans to introduce the SkinCeuticals product line to customers in Japan during the fourth quarter of this year. The company expects the financial impact of the distribution agreement to be immaterial in 2024.

About Cutera, Inc.

Cutera is a leading provider of aesthetic and dermatology solutions for practitioners worldwide. For over 25 years, Cutera has strived to improve lives through medical aesthetic technologies that are driven by science and powered through partnerships. For more information, call 1-888-4-CUTERA or visit Cutera.com.

About L’Oréal

For 115 years, L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty player, has devoted itself to one thing only: fulfilling the beauty aspirations of consumers around the world. Our purpose, to create the beauty that moves the world, defines our approach to beauty as essential, inclusive, ethical, generous and committed to social and environmental sustainability. With our broad portfolio of 37 international brands and ambitious sustainability commitments in our L’Oréal for the Future programme, we offer each and every person around the world the best in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity and responsibility, while celebrating beauty in its infinite plurality.

More information on https://www.loreal.com/en/mediaroom

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