Varian, Inc. Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement With Agilent Technologies
06 Outubro 2009 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Varian, Inc.
(NasdaqGS: VARI) announced that at a special meeting of
stockholders held on October 5, 2009, its stockholders adopted the
merger agreement entered into with Agilent Technologies, Inc.,
under which Agilent will acquire Varian for $52.00 per share in
cash. Approximately 84% of the shares of Varian common stock
outstanding as of August 12, 2009, the record date for the special
meeting, voted to adopt the merger agreement. The transaction
remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing
conditions. About Varian, Inc. Varian, Inc. is a leading worldwide
supplier of scientific instruments and vacuum technologies for life
science, environmental, energy, and applied research and other
applications. The company provides complete solutions, including
instruments, vacuum products, laboratory consumable supplies,
software, training and support through its global distribution and
support systems. Varian, Inc. employs approximately 3,500 people
worldwide and operates manufacturing facilities in North America,
Europe and Asia Pacific. Varian, Inc. had fiscal year 2008 sales of
$1.0 billion, and its common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global
Select Market under the symbol "VARI." Further information is
available on the company's Web site at http://www.varianinc.com/.
For More Information, Contact: Investor Relations Varian, Inc.
650.424.5471 DATASOURCE: Varian, Inc. CONTACT: Investor Relations
of Varian, Inc., +1-650-424-5471, Web Site:
http://www.varianinc.com/
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