X0306 4 2014-11-21 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 2014-11-21 4 M 0 3380 A 8051 D Common Stock 2014-11-21 4 M 0 2744 A 10795 D Common Stock 2014-11-21 4 F 0 3194 87.75 D 7601 D Common Stock 2014-11-24 4 S 0 2930 88.2361 D 4671 D Common Stock 22126 I By Trust Restricted Stock Units 2014-11-21 4 M 0 3380 D Common Stock 3380 11860 D Restricted Stock Units 2014-11-21 4 M 0 2744 D Common Stock 2744 9116 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of VAR common stock. Represents shares withheld from vested restricted stock units for the payment of federal, state and payroll taxes due on vesting. This transaction is pursuant to the filer's SEC Rule10b5-1 Stock Plan The 2,930 shares were sold in multiple transactions executed on the same day at prices ranging from $87.93 to $88.74. The detailed breakdown of executed sales will be furnished upon request. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on November 21, 2012, November 21, 2013, and November 21, 2014. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person on vest date. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on November 21, 2013, November 21, 2014, and November 21, 2015. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person on vest date. /s/ Franco N. Palomba, Attorney in Fact for Elisha W. Finney 2014-11-24