X0303 4 2010-05-14 0000203527 VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS INC VAR 0001217439 FINNEY ELISHA W C/O VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS 3100 HANSEN WAY, , MAIL STOP E-327 PALO ALTO CA 94304-1030 1 SVP, Finance and CFO Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 52.83 2010-05-14 4 A 0 66667 0 A 2017-05-14 Common Stock 66667 66667 D Restricted Stock Units 2010-05-14 4 A 0 11112 0 A Common Stock 11112 11112 D Stock option granted under the Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Plan, which complies with Rule 16b-3. The option vests as follows: one third on 5/14/2011, and the remaining shares in 24 equal installments over the 24 months following the first vesting date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of VAR common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on May 18, 2011, May 18, 2012, and May 18, 2013. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person on vest date. /s/ Franco N. Palomba, Attorney in Fact for Elisha W. Finney 2010-05-17