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) October 20, 2003
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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 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(c) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2003 regarding Varian Medical Systems,
Inc.'s announcement that it expects to report strong net orders, sales, and net
earnings for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2003.
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
(a) On October 20, 2003, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued a press
release announcing that it expects strong net orders, sales, and net earnings
for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2003.
A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
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: October 20, 2003
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated October 20, 2003 regarding Varian Medical Systems,
Inc.'s announcement that it expects to report strong net orders,
sales, and net earnings for the fourth quarter of Fiscal 2003.