20. Subsequent Events

As disclosed on our Form 8-K filed on June 9, 2022, Lexaria successfully filed a pre-Investigational New Drug (“IND”) meeting request with the US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). The filing has been confirmed and a target date of July 30, 2022 for the meeting has been provided by the FDA, subject to certain conditions being met. The request for a pre-IND meeting formally initiates communications with the FDA regarding development of Lexaria's DehydraTECH-CBD for the treatment of hypertension. The purpose of the pre-IND meeting will be to confirm the details and acceptability of Lexaria's ongoing IND-enabling development program to be completed thereafter prior to proceeding with its full IND application filing.

As disclosed on our Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2022, the Company announced the signing of a commercial licensing agreement with Premier Wellness Science Co., Ltd. of Japan (“Premier”).  Minimum quarterly payments to Lexaria will begin September 1, 2022, and, during the first five years of the Agreement, amount to US$4,527,500.

Under the terms of the Agreement, Premier is purchasing the rights to DehydraTECH technology for the Japanese non-pharmaceutical market for use with cannabidiol (“CBD”) and hemp ingredients in oral liquid and non-liquid products, as well as for topical, hair-care, lip-care and cosmetics products. Premier Wellness Science Co., Ltd.  is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Premier Anti-Aging Co., Ltd.  which is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers division with securities code 4934.