Lexaria Enters a Material Transfer Agreement With PegBio
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Lexaria Bioscience (NASDAQ:LEXX) has entered into a Material Transfer Agreement with PegBio to evaluate Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH oral drug delivery technology with a proprietary PegBio GLP-1 molecule under development for the GLP-1 market. PegBio will supply the GLP-1 compound, which Lexaria will formulate with DehydraTECH and test for pharmacokinetic performance in animal studies.
The arrangement is independent from Lexaria's existing MTA with another pharmaceutical company. PegBio has a commercial GLP-1 injection approved in China since November 2025 and additional GLP-1 candidates up to Phase II in China and the USA. Lexaria plans to provide an update after the planned studies, including any decisions on potential technology licensing or other business arrangements.
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30 | Reverse split announcement | Neutral | -25.2% | 1-for-15 reverse split announced to address Nasdaq minimum bid compliance |
| Jul 06 | Business development update | Positive | -0.1% | GLP-1 partnering discussions followed meetings at the BIO International Convention |
| Jun 25 | Human study dosing | Positive | +0.0% | Human GLP-1 pilot study began dosing on schedule with three treatment arms |
| Jun 23 | Animal study dosing | Positive | -2.6% | Animal GLP-1 study began dosing on schedule across 11 study arms |
| Jun 17 | GLP-1 market update | Positive | +3.6% | GLP-1 adoption and DehydraTECH development activity were highlighted |
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Lexaria’s recent developmental and strategic announcements generally produced negative or flat 24-hour reactions, with one positive reaction among five selected events.
Key Terms
material transfer agreement regulatory
pharmacokinetic medical
glp-1 receptor agonist medical
metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis medical
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KELOWNA, BC / ACCESS Newswire / August 13, 2026 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms, announces that it has entered into a Material Transfer Agreement ("MTA") with Pegbio Co., Ltd ("PegBio") to investigate Lexaria's DehydraTECH technology with a proprietary PegBio molecule under development for the GLP-1 industry. Today's announcement is separate from, and has no relationship with, Lexaria's pre-existing Material Transfer Agreement with another pharmaceutical company.
The MTA details the conditions under which PegBio will supply Lexaria with a proprietary GLP-1 molecule which will then be processed with Lexaria's patented DehydraTECH technology and evaluated for pharmacokinetic performance in animal studies.
"We welcome PegBio to our expanding group of potential future commercial partners for DehydraTECH-powered GLP-1 drugs," said Richard Christoper, CEO of Lexaria Bioscience Corp. "PegBio has built an impressive group of GLP-1-related drug products and candidates focused on type-2 diabetes, weight loss, and MASH*. Lexaria is excited that our proprietary technology may assist in making their drugs as accessible and effective as possible."
PegBio's leading product is a GLP-1 molecule that was approved for use in China, administered via injection, in November, 2025. In addition, they have several other molecules that have advanced from preclinical stage up to Phase II, both in China and in the USA.
Lexaria was introduced to PegBio through Liberi Group, a global life sciences business development consultancy working with Lexaria on its DehydraTECH partnering strategy.
Lexaria will provide an update upon the completion of the contemplated study(ies) including whether any business decisions have been made at that time, regarding technology licensing or other business.
*metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
About PegBio
PegBio is a biotechnology company focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of innovative therapies for metabolic and related chronic diseases. Its first internally developed innovative drug, the long-acting GLP-1 receptor agonist PB-119 (Visepegenatide Injection), was approved in China in November 2025 and has entered commercialization.
Building on its commercial-stage product, PegBio is advancing a pipeline of differentiated next-generation therapies for diabetes, obesity and other metabolic diseases, while developing a next-generation intelligent R&D and data platform integrating artificial intelligence, computational science and biotechnology. PegBio is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKG:2565).
For more information, please visit pegbio.com.
About Lexaria Bioscience Corp. & DehydraTECH™
DehydraTECH™ is Lexaria's patented drug delivery formulation and processing platform technology which improves the way a wide variety of drugs enter the bloodstream, always through oral delivery. DehydraTECHTM has repeatedly evidenced the ability to increase bio-absorption, reduce side-effects, and deliver some drugs more effectively across the blood brain barrier. Lexaria operates a licensed in-house research laboratory and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with 66 patents granted and additional patents pending worldwide. For more information, please visit www.lexariabioscience.com.
About Liberi Group
Liberi Group is a global business development and strategic consultancy focused on the life sciences and biotech industries. The firm partners with innovative biotech and pharmaceutical companies to identify, structure, and advance strategic partnerships, licensing agreements, and investor relationships across global markets. Liberi Group combines deep scientific understanding with an extensive network of industry relationships to connect promising technologies with the right partners at the right time. This collaboration between Lexaria and PegBio reflects Liberi Group's ongoing work supporting Lexaria's DehydraTECH partnering strategy. For more information, please visit Global Life Science Consulting.
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INVESTOR CONTACT:
George Jurcic - Head of Investor Relations
ir@lexariabioscience.com
Phone: 250-765-6424, ext 202
SOURCE: Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
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