Varian Associates posted income of $4.3 million...

Varian Associates posted income of $4.3 million for the third quarter, contrasted with a loss of $5.2 million a year ago. The Palo Alto, Calif., company said sales were up 14%. Improved results were due to better performance in three of Varian’s four operating groups. Results in the fourth unit, the semiconductor equipment group, were flat.