Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 12, 2009, Genta Incorporated issued a press release announcing financial results and corporate highlights for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. Exhibit Number Description 99.1 Press Release of the Company dated May 12, 2009

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