IntelGenx Announces Issuance of Shares in Payment of Interest on Outstanding Debentures

SAINT LAURENT, Quebec, Jan. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Technologies Corp. (TSXV: IGX) (OTCQB: IGXT) (the “Corporation” or “IntelGenx”) announced that on December 31, 2020, it issued 887,880 common shares at a deemed price of C$0.335 per Common Share in payment of an aggregate of C$297,440 in interest owing on the Corporation’s 8.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due June 30, 2022 (the “Debentures”).

Under the terms of the trust indenture governing the Debentures (the “Indenture”), the Corporation has the option to pay the semi-annual interest on the Debentures in either cash or Common Shares, subject to customary conditions set forth in the Indenture. The issuance of the Common Shares in payment of interest on the Debentures was subject to the acceptance by the TSX Venture Exchange Inc. The Common Shares issued in payment of interest on the Debentures were issued pursuant to exemptions from the prospectus requirements of applicable securities laws.

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® and VetaFilm™, as well as its transdermal development and manufacturing capabilities, 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 .

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For more information, please contact:

Stephen Kilmer

Investor Relations

(514) 331-7440 ext 232

OR

Andre Godin, CPA, CA

President and CFO

IntelGenx Technologies Corp.

(514) 331-7440 ext 203