X0305 4 2012-05-18 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 Exec VP and CFO Common Stock 2012-05-18 4 M 0 3704 0 A 38757 D Common Stock 2012-05-18 4 F 0 1729 61.29 D 37028 D Common Stock 22126 I By Trust Restricted Stock Units 2012-05-18 4 M 0 3704 0 D Common Stock 3704 13843 D Represents shares withheld from vested restricted stock units for the payment of federal, state and payroll taxes due on vesting. 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/ Elisha W. Finney 2012-05-21