MENLO PARK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2006--Geron Corporation (Nasdaq:GERN) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2005. Net loss for the fourth quarter of 2005 was $8.9 million or $(0.14) per share, compared to $9.5 million or $(0.20) per share for the comparable 2004 period. For fiscal 2005, the company had a net loss of $33.5 million or $(0.58) per share, compared to a net loss of $80.4 million or $(1.79) per share in fiscal 2004.