Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX), (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms is pleased to provide this update on additional new intellectual property ("IP") granted to the Company as a result of its ongoing research and development ("R&D") programs. 

In Lexaria's patent Family #21, Compositions and Methods for Treating Hypertension, we have received 2 new patents (7823051 and 7823052) in Japan, both issued on February 20, 2026 with a term ending on April 25, 2043. Prior to this, Lexaria already had 3 US and 1 European granted patents in this same family.

In our patent Family #24, Compositions and Methods for Treating Epilepsy, we have received 1 new Australian patent (2024205127) issued on February 12, 2026 with a term ending on February 20, 2044. Prior to this, Lexaria already had 6 US; 1 European Union; and 4 previous Australian patents in this patent Family #24.

Finally, in our patent Family #27, Compositions and Methods for Treating Diabetes, we have received 2 new Australian patents (2025205229 and 2024394427) issued on February 12, 2026 with a term ending on December 3, 2044. Prior to this, Lexaria had 2 granted US patents in this newest of our patent families. Lexaria's recent Phase 1b Human Study (GLP-1-H24-4) conducted in Australia provided support in demonstrating the capabilities of our DehydraTECH technology in combination with GLP-1 drugs.

Lexaria's ongoing R&D projects are dedicated to advancing both commercial relationships as well as establishing the incredibly valuable IP in many jurisdictions around the world. Lexaria expects to receive additional patent awards in the future and will continue to report on them from time to time.