AGENUS INC — Earnings Release 2012

Mar 5, 2012

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) March 5, 2012

AGENUS INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's State of Inc, File and IRS Number

DELAWARE	000-29089	06-1562417
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

Registrant's Postal Addess and Zip Code

3 Forbes Road Lexington, MA	02421
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 781-674-4400

______________ (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On March 5, 2012, Agenus Inc. announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2011. 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 March 5, 2012

Registrant's Signature

SIGNATURE

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

	AGENUS INC. (Registrant)
March 5, 2012 (Date)	/s/ SHALINI SHARP Shalini Sharp Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release dated March 5, 2012