UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

July 29, 2010
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

ANTIGENICS INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


 

DELAWARE

000-29089

06-1562417

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(Commission

File Number)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

3 Forbes Road

Lexington, MA

02421

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)


781-674-4400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)




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Item 2.02   Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On July 29, 2010, Antigenics Inc. announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is being furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.
 
 
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
 
The following exhibit is furnished herewith:
 
99.1 Press Release dated July 29, 2010

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

ANTIGENICS INC.

 

Date: July 29, 2010

By:

/s/ Garo H. Armen

 

Garo H. Armen

Chief Executive Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

 
99.1

Press Release dated July 29, 2010