X0306 4 2016-08-01 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 2016-08-01 4 M 0 2000 57.90 A 7195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 S 0 2000 94.8675 D 5195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 M 0 6000 57.90 A 11195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 S 0 6000 94.8812 D 5195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 M 0 3334 57.90 A 8529 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 M 0 4000 68.84 A 12529 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 S 0 7334 94.8807 D 5195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 M 0 4000 68.84 A 9195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 S 0 4000 94.8795 D 5195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 M 0 6000 68.84 A 11195 D Common Stock 2016-08-01 4 S 0 6000 94.95 D 5195 D Common Stock 22126 I By Trust Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 57.90 2016-08-01 4 M 0 2000 0 D 2018-11-11 Common Stock 2000 9334 D Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 57.90 2016-08-01 4 M 0 6000 0 D 2018-11-11 Common Stock 6000 3334 D Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 57.90 2016-08-01 4 M 0 3334 0 D 2018-11-11 Common Stock 3334 0 D Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 68.84 2016-08-01 4 M 0 4000 0 D 2019-11-09 Common Stock 4000 25668 D Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 68.84 2016-08-01 4 M 0 4000 0 D 2019-11-09 Common Stock 4000 21668 D Non Qualified Stock Option (Right to Buy) 68.84 2016-08-01 4 M 0 6000 0 D 2019-11-09 Common Stock 6000 15668 D This transaction is pursuant to the filer's SEC Rule10b5-1 Stock Plan The 2,000 shares were sold in multiple transactions executed on the same day at prices ranging from $94.51 to $95.25. The detailed breakdown of executed sales will be furnished upon request. The 6,000 shares were sold in multiple transactions executed on the same day at prices ranging from $94.47 to $95.32. The detailed breakdown of executed sales will be furnished upon request. The 7,334 shares were sold in multiple transactions executed on the same day at prices ranging from $94.44 to $95.31. The detailed breakdown of executed sales will be furnished upon request. The 4,000 shares were sold in multiple transactions executed on the same day at prices ranging from $94.50 to $95.31. The detailed breakdown of executed sales will be furnished upon request. Amount of securities beneficially owned at end of reporting period reflect 184 shares purchased on April 29, 2016 under the Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 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 11/11/2012, and the remaining shares in 24 equal installments over the 24 months following the first vesting date. Stock option granted under the Varian Medical Systems, Inc. Third Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Stock Plan, which complies with Rule 16b-3. The option vests as follows: one third on 11/09/2013, and the remaining shares in 24 equal installments over the 24 months following the first vesting date. /s/ Kimberley E. Honeysett, Attorney in Fact for Elisha W. Finney 2016-08-03