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VARIAN, INC.

3120 Hansen Way

Palo Alto, California 94304-1030

September 8, 2009

Dear Varian Stockholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy materials for the special meeting of stockholders of Varian, Inc. to be held on October 5, 2009. Your board of directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote FOR the adoption of the merger agreement with Agilent Technologies, Inc.

Since adoption of the merger agreement requires the affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares, your vote is important. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY—by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the postage-paid envelope provided.

Very truly yours,

Garry W. Rogerson

Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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