Norsat 2013 First Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call Notice

Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat” or “the Company”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for challenging applications and environments, today announced that it will release its first quarter results for 2013 on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Management will hold a conference call that same day at 8:30 am Pacific time (11:30 am Eastern time) to discuss the results. Dr. Amiee Chan, Norsat’s President and CEO, cordially invites all interested parties to participate in the conference call.

Please connect approximately 10-15 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation.

A digital recording and transcript of the call will be available within a few hours after the live call at:
http://www.norsat.com/investors/financial-information/conference-call-recordings/

About Norsat International Inc.

Founded in 1977, Norsat International Inc. is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for challenging applications and environments. Norsat's products and services include leading-edge product design and development, production, distribution and infield support and service of fly-away satellite terminals, microwave components, M2M Solutions, antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) conditioning products, maritime based satellite terminals and remote network connectivity solutions. Additionally, through its Norsat Power Solutions segment, Norsat is a provider of power conversion and energy storage solutions for the communications, transportation and resource sectors. More information is available at www.norsat.com, via email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at 1-604-821-2800.