Palo Alto, CA 10/6/09—Varian stockholders have voted at a special meeting on October 5 to approve the merger agreement with Agilent Technologies. Agilent plans to acquire Varian for $52 per share, or approximately $1.5 billion (see IBO 7/31/09). Approximately 84% of the shares of Varian common stock outstanding as of August 15 voted to adopt the agreement. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.