Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 7, 2009, Athersys, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
The information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No. Exhibit Description

99.1 Press Release dated May 7, 2009

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