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
February 24, 2005
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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ANTIGENICS INC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE 000-29089 06-1562417
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2100
New York, NY 10111 10111
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
212-994-8200
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On February 24, 2005, Antigenics Inc. announced its financial
results for the quarter ended December 31, 2004. 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
(c) Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated February 24, 2005
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: February 24, 2005
By: /s/ Garo H. Armen
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Garo H. Armen, Ph.D.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
EXHIBIT INDEX
The following designated exhibits are filed herewith:
Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated February 24, 2005