SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 4, 2004
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Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 1-7598 94-2359345
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (IRS Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification No.)
3100 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1030
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (650) 493-4000
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Not Applicable
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(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On March 4, 2004, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued a press release
regarding its acquisition of assets of OpTx Corporation. A copy of the press
release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
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99.1 Press Release dated March 4, 2004 regarding Varian Medical Systems to
acquire assets of OpTx Corporation.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Varian Medical Systems, Inc.
By: /s/ JOSEPH B. PHAIR
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Name: Joseph B. Phair
Title: Vice President, Administration,
General Counsel and Secretary
Dated: March 4, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated March 4, 2004 regarding Varian
Medical Systems to acquire assets of OpTx Corporation.