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) November 12, 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 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On November 12, 2003, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued a press
release regarding its Board of Directors authorizing the repurchase of another
three million shares of its common stock. 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 November 12, 2003 regarding Varian
Medical Systems, Inc.'s Board of Directors authorizing the repurchase of another
three million shares of its common stock.
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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: November 13, 2003
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated November 12, 2003 regarding Varian Medical Systems,
Inc.'s Board of Directors authorizing the repurchase of another three
million shares of its common stock.