UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 11, 2019
LEXARIA BIOSCIENCE CORP. |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) |
Nevada |
| 000-52138 |
| 20-2000871 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) |
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100 – 740 McCurdy Road, Kelowna, BC Canada |
| V1X 2P7 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (250) 765-6424
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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Item 1.01 | Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement |
On July 5, 2019 Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (“Lexaria”), via its subsidiary, Lexaria Hemp Corp. (“Lexaria Hemp”), finalized the terms of a license agreement (the “Agreement”) entered into with Universal Hemp LLC (“UH”) and having an effective date of June 24, 2019. The Agreement provides UH with a license (the “License”) to use Lexaria’s DehydraTECH™ technology to infuse different forms of hemp-derived bulk ingredients for use in various consumer products. The License has a five (5) year term, is effective in the countries of Canada and the United States of America and provides for certain fees payable by UH in connection with the License issuance and usage, subject to minimum fee payments over the life of the License of US$3,750,000.
Item 7.01 | Regulation FD Disclosure |
On July 1, 2019 Lexaria, via its subsidiary Lexaria Hemp, entered into its fourth beverage license agreement with Nic’s Beverages L.L.C. (“Nic’s Beverages”) whereby Nic’s Beverages will be producing ready-to-drink beverages infused with CBD and utilizing DehydraTECH™ technology throughout the United States of America.
Item 9.01 | Financial Statements and Exhibits |
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
LEXARIA BIOSCIENCE CORP. |
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/s/ Chris Bunka |
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Chris Bunka |
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CEO, Principal Executive Officer |
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Date: July 11, 2019
EXHIBIT 99.1
Lexaria Bioscience Enters CBD Beverage License Agreement with Nic’s Beverages
Kelowna, British Columbia – July 10, 2019 – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQX: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”), a drug delivery platform innovator, announces that it has entered a definitive 5-year agreement, via its subsidiary Lexaria Hemp Corp, to provide Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECHTM technology to Nic’s Beverages Ltd for use in CBD-based beverages to be produced and sold throughout the United States.
This new license is the fourth beverage license awarded by Lexaria; three of which are for immediate use in the US and one in Canada pending new legislation taking effect in October.
Nic’s Beverages will initially begin production of ready-to-drink (“RTD”) cold brew coffees enhanced with CBD from multi spectrum hemp oil.
“We are currently in discussions with major wholesale houses and are looking to be in the market by the first of October,” said John Goodpasture, CEO of Nic’s Beverages. “DehydraTECH technology is perfect in allowing us to deliver CBD from hemp oil with zero impact on our cold brewed coffee’s outstanding aroma or flavour. Nic’s is extremely excited about our new product lines and our continued growth with Lexaria.”
Nic’s Beverages started out simply from a father and son’s love of a good cup of coffee. Nic’s is a smooth Cold Brew Coffee that is infused with CBD. Available in 4 unique flavors and coming soon to a convenience store near you.
About Lexaria
Lexaria Bioscience Corp. has developed and out-licenses its disruptive delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs),nicotine and other molecules.
www.lexariabioscience.com
For regular updates, connect with Lexaria on Twitter http://twitter.com/lexariacorp
and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/lexariabioscience/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
Alex Blanchard, Communications Manager
(250)765-6424 Ext 202
Or
NetworkNewsWire (NNW)
www.NetworkNewsWire.com
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes forward-looking statements. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: that any additional stock warrants or stock options will be exercised. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, the patent application and approval process and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company’s public announcements and filings. There is no assurance that existing capital is sufficient for the Company’s needs or that it will be able to raise additional capital. There is no assurance that Lexaria will successfully complete any other contemplated or existing technology license agreements; or that results from any studies will be favorable or in any way support future business activities of any kind. Scientific R&D is often unpredictable and unanticipated results could emerge from any study and have a material impact. There is no assurance that any planned corporate activity, scientific study, R&D, business venture, or initiative will be pursued, or if pursued, will be successful. There is no assurance that any of Lexaria’s postulated uses, benefits, or advantages for the patented and patent-pending technology will in fact be realized in any manner or in any part. No statement herein has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). TurboCBDTM, DehydraTECHTM technology and ViPovaTM products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
EXHIBIT 99.2
Lexaria Bioscience Enters CBD License Agreement with Universal Hemp
Kelowna, British Columbia – July 11, 2019 – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (OTCQX: LXRP) (CSE: LXX) (the “Company” or “Lexaria”), a drug delivery platform innovator, announces that it has entered a definitive 5-year agreement, via its subsidiary Lexaria Hemp Corp., to provide Lexaria’s patented DehydraTECHTM technology to Universal Hemp LLC, a B2B manufacturing company of high-performing hemp-derived bulk ingredients to the nutraceutical and consumer packaged goods industries, for utilization into many CBD-based food ingredients to be produced and sold across the USA immediately, and in Canada when regulations permit.
Competitive financial details including royalty rates remain confidential and undisclosed although the companies have agreed to disclose minimum payments over the life of the agreement of US$3,750,000.
“We are very excited about signing this licensing agreement with Lexaria Bioscience to bring to market Lexaria’s highly effective delivery system which makes cannabidiol or hemp-derived CBD readily available in the human body,” said Chad Kahunahana, CEO and Founder of Universal Hemp. “Lexaria’s unique technology was developed over many years for specified applications and is now, for the first time, being applied to CBD at scale and available for general use. We anticipate our SuperBio Infusion line of ingredients will become the industry leader for CBD-infused health and beauty, food and beverage, wellness, athletic and other products where maximum performance is vital. In terms of bioavailability, shelf stability and taste this is the best performing technology in the market, hands down. Our corporate customers cannot wait to put our water-soluble solution into their products!” added Kahunahana.
The DehydraTECH-enabled food ingredients are protected under Lexaria’s many existing US-granted patents and may include forms such as CBD-infused wheat or corn flour, gum Arabic, whey protein, green tea, tapioca starch and many others including forms suitable for beverage and dietary supplement formulation.
“We are pleased to announce our new licensee Universal Hemp whose well respected presence in the hemp industry will enable our patented technology to have widespread use and distribution in high-performance products providing precision dosing, maximum strength, and rapid uptake,” said Chris Bunka, Lexaria Bioscience CEO.
Universal Hemp plans to make its CBD-infused bulk food ingredients available throughout the USA immediately, and in Canada when regulations permit.
About the Market
According to industry research, U.S. sales of CBD are expected to grow 10x to an estimated $20 Billion by 2024. Edibles such as food, drinks and nutritional supplements are the largest category for CBD products. With the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill which included the Hemp Farming Act of 2018, all parts of the industrial hemp plant, including CBD and other hemp-derived cannabinoids, can be sold legally across the United States.
About Universal Hemp
Universal Hemp LLC is a leading manufacturer of hemp-based raw ingredients and CBD derivatives for innovative brands. The company plans to make its CBD-infused bulk food ingredients available across the USA immediately and in Canada when regulations permit. The company has offices in Boulder, Colorado; Brooklyn, New York; and Honolulu, Hawaii. Universal Hemp is currently in discussions with blue-chip investors to raise a significant funding round to build the largest cGMP manufacturing facility in North America for full-spectrum, highly-bioavailable bulk ingestible CBD-based ingredients to supply the rapidly growing needs of its customers. www.universalhemp.co
About Lexaria
Lexaria Bioscience Corp. has developed and out-licenses its disruptive delivery technology that promotes healthier ingestion methods, lower overall dosing and higher effectiveness of lipophilic active molecules. Lexaria has multiple patents pending in over 40 countries around the world and has patents granted in the USA and in Australia for utilization of its DehydraTECH™ delivery technology. Lexaria’s technology provides increases in intestinal absorption rates; more rapid delivery to the bloodstream; and important taste-masking benefits, for orally administered bioactive molecules including cannabinoids, vitamins, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), nicotine and other molecules.
www.lexariabioscience.com
For regular updates, connect with Lexaria on Twitter http://twitter.com/lexariacorp
and on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/lexariabioscience/
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
Alex Blanchard, Communications Manager
(250)765-6424 Ext 202
Or
NetworkNewsWire (NNW)
www.NetworkNewsWire.com
For Universal Hemp Information Contact:
Neshama Abraham, Communications Manager
(303) 413-8252 or neshama@universalhemp.com
www.UniversalHemp.co
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This release includes forward-looking statements. Statements which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company makes forward-looking public statements concerning its expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including statements that include words such as “anticipate,” “if,” “believe,” “plan,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: that any additional stock warrants or stock options will be exercised. Such forward-looking statements are estimates reflecting the Company’s best judgment based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and there can be no assurance that other factors will not affect the accuracy of such forward-looking statements. Factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by the Company include, but are not limited to, government regulation, managing and maintaining growth, the effect of adverse publicity, litigation, competition, the patent application and approval process and other factors which may be identified from time to time in the Company’s public announcements and filings. There is no assurance that existing capital is sufficient for the Company’s needs or that it will be able to raise additional capital. There is no assurance that Lexaria will successfully complete any other contemplated or existing technology license agreements; or that results from any studies will be favorable or in any way support future business activities of any kind. Scientific R&D is often unpredictable and unanticipated results could emerge from any study and have a material impact. There is no assurance that Universal Hemp Corp. will achieve the goals of its business plan and be capable of fully executing its relationship with the Company. There is no assurance that any planned corporate activity, scientific study, R&D, business venture, or initiative will be pursued, or if pursued, will be successful. There is no assurance that any of Lexaria’s postulated uses, benefits, or advantages for the patented and patent-pending technology will in fact be realized in any manner or in any part. No statement herein has been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). TurboCBDTM, DehydraTECHTM technology and ViPovaTM products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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