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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS (Details) - Varian Medical Systems, Inc. | Jan. 28, 2017 | Jan. 20, 2017
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Outstanding common stock, percentage distributed | 1 |
Stockholders' equity, conversion ratio |  | 0.4

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