Tuesday, Varian Inc. (VARI) announced that at a special meeting of stockholders held on 5 October 2009, its stockholders adopted the merger agreement entered into with Agilent Technologies Inc., under which Agilent will acquire Varian for $52 per share in cash. Around 84% of the Varian common shares outstanding as of August 12, 2009, the record date for the special meeting, voted to adopt the merger agreement, the company added.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.
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