BENSALEM, Pa.–Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that it is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of Varian, Inc. (“Varian” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq:VARI) related to its agreement with Agilent Technologies Inc. (“Agilent”) to acquire Varian in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.5 billion.

Under the terms of a definitive agreement entered into by the parties, Agilent will pay each Varian shareholder $52 for each share of Varian common stock they own. The investigation concerns possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of state law related to approval of the acquisition by the Varian board of directors.

If you own shares of Varian, Inc., if you have information or would like to learn more about these claims, or if you wish to discuss these matters or have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to these matters, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020 by telephone at (215) 638-4847, Toll Free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.