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) June 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 June 4, 2004, Varian Medical Systems, Inc. issued a press release regarding
Terry Lautenbach, Lead Director for Varian Medical Systems Board, Passes Away. 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 June 4, 2004 regarding Terry Lautenbach,
Lead Director for Varian Medical Systems Board, Passes Away.
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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: June 4, 2004
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Exhibit
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99.1 Press Release dated June 4, 2004 regarding Terry Lautenbach, Lead
Director for Varian Medical Systems Board, Passes Away.