LEXINGTON, Mass., July 26, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Agenus Inc. (Nasdaq:AGEN) will release its second quarter financial results before the market opens on August 2, 2012.

Agenus executives will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time that same day. To access the live call, dial 877.475.3568 (domestic) or 678.809.3092 (international); the access code is 10811038. The call will also be webcast and will be accessible from the company's website at www.agenusbio.com/webcast/. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call through midnight Eastern Time on February 3, 2013. The replay number is 855.859.2056 (domestic) or 404.537.3406 (international), and the access code is 10811038. The replay will also be available on the company's website approximately two hours after the live call.

Agenus Inc. is a biotechnology company working to develop treatments for cancers and infectious diseases. The company is focused on immunotherapeutic products based on strong platform technologies with multiple product candidates advancing through the clinic, including several product candidates that have advanced into late-stage clinical trials through corporate partners. Between Agenus and its partners, 18 programs are in clinical development. For more information, please visit www.agenusbio.com.

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CONTACT: Media and Investor Contact:
         Jonae R. Barnes
         Vice President
         Investor Relations and
         Corporate Communications
         jonae.barnes@agenusbio.com
         617-818-2985