IntelGenx Announces Noteholder Approval of Proposed Amendments to Convertible Notes

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IntelGenx Technologies announced that holders of its 6.0% convertible unsecured promissory notes have approved amendments extending the maturity date from June 1, 2021, to October 31, 2024. The interest rate will increase from 6% to 8%, and the conversion ratio will change, reducing the conversion price from U.S.$0.80 to U.S.$0.44. Additionally, the trigger price for IntelGenx's option to convert will be lowered from U.S.$1.40 to U.S.$0.88. These changes take effect on June 1, 2021, pending approval from the TSX Venture Exchange.

Positive

• Extension of note maturity date provides additional liquidity until 2024.
• Increase in interest rate from 6% to 8% enhances returns for noteholders.
• Reduction in conversion price could motivate noteholders to convert, supporting stock price.

Negative

• Conversion price reduction may dilute existing shareholder value.
• Lower trigger price for IntelGenx's conversion option could lead to earlier dilution if stock price meets thresholds.

SAINT LAURENT, Québec, May 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Technologies Corp. (TSX-V:IGX) (OTCQB:IGXT) (“IntelGenx” or the “Corporation”) today announced that the holders (“Noteholders”) of its 6.0% convertible unsecured promissory notes due June 1, 2021, originally issued by private placement on May 8, 2018 (the “Notes”), have, by written consent in accordance with the terms of the Notes, approved proposed amendments to the Notes. As a result, (i) the maturity date of the U.S.$1,600,000 principal amount of Notes will be extended from June 1, 2021 to October 31, 2024, (ii) the interest rate on the Notes will be increased from 6% to 8%, (iii) the conversion ratio for conversions at the option of Noteholders will be changed from 6,250 fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock for each U.S.$5,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding to 11,363 fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock for each U.S.$5,000 aggregate principal amount of the Notes then outstanding, effectively representing a reduction of the conversion price from U.S.$0.80 to U.S.$0.44, and (iv) the trigger price for a conversion at the option of IntelGenx will be reduced from U.S.$1.40 or greater for 20 consecutive trading days to U.S.$0.88 or greater for 20 consecutive trading days.

The changes are expected to be effective as of June 1, 2021 and are subject to the final approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.

About IntelGenx

IntelGenx is a leading drug delivery company focused on the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical films.

IntelGenx’s superior film technologies, including VersaFilm®, DisinteQ™, VetaFilm™ and transdermal VevaDerm™, allow for next generation pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs. IntelGenx’s innovative product pipeline offers significant benefits to patients and physicians for many therapeutic conditions.

IntelGenx's highly skilled team provides comprehensive pharmaceuticals services to pharmaceutical partners, including R&D, analytical method development, clinical monitoring, IP and regulatory services. IntelGenx's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility offers full service by providing lab-scale to pilot- and commercial-scale production. For more information, visit www.intelgenx.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This document may contain forward-looking information which involves substantial risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act. Forward-looking information or forward-looking statements by their nature are necessarily based upon a number of estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Corporation at the time of such statements, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Words such as “expects”, “continue”, “will”, “anticipates” and “intends” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Because these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, the Corporation’s actual results, objectives and plans could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are made based on management’s beliefs, estimates and opinions on the date the statements are made, and the Corporation assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements except as required by law. Moreover, all forward-looking information contained herein is subject to certain assumptions. Investors are cautioned against attributing undue certainty to forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Each of the TSX Venture Exchange and OTCQB has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release. Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Source: IntelGenx Technologies Corp.

For IntelGenx:

Stephen Kilmer
Investor Relations
(514) 331-7440 ext 232
stephen@intelgenx.com

Or

Andre Godin, CPA, CA
President and CFO
IntelGenx Corp.
(514) 331-7440 ext 203
andre@intelgenx.com 

FAQ

What are the recent changes to IntelGenx's convertible notes?

IntelGenx extended the maturity date to October 31, 2024, increased the interest rate to 8%, and reduced the conversion price.

When do the amendments to IntelGenx's notes take effect?

The changes are set to take effect on June 1, 2021, subject to TSX Venture Exchange approval.

How has the conversion ratio changed for IntelGenx's notes?

The conversion ratio has changed to 11,363 shares for each U.S.$5,000 principal, down from 6,250 shares.

What is the impact of the conversion price reduction for IntelGenx's shareholders?

The reduction in conversion price could lead to shareholder dilution if noteholders convert their notes into shares.

What is the new trigger price for IntelGenx's conversion option?

The new trigger price has been reduced to U.S.$0.88 for 20 consecutive trading days.