X0303 4 2010-01-12 0 0001079023 VARIAN SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATES INC VSEA 0001402089 Perlmutter Robert J 35 DORY ROAD GLOUCESTER MA 01930 0 1 0 0 EVP Implant Bus Unit Common Stock 2010-01-12 4 F 0 356 36.8 D 23100 D The reporting person is the recipient of a grant of restricted stock, the terms of which provide that upon vesting, shares will be automatically sold sufficient to cover Varian Semiconductor's tax withholding obligation with respect to such vesting. This sale was effected pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. /s/ Robert J Perlmutter 2010-01-13