VANCOUVER, May 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Norsat International
Inc. ("Norsat" or the "Company") (TSX: NII and NYSE MKT: NSAT), a provider of unique and customized communication solutions
for remote and challenging applications, today announced that further to its news releases of September
19, 2016, March 17, 2017, March 27, 2017 and April 17, 2017, it has received an updated unsolicited, proposal from Privet Fund Management LLC ("Privet") to
acquire the Company for cash consideration of US$11.00 per share (the "Privet Proposal"). The
Privet Proposal is not subject to any due diligence or financing conditions. Privet has indicated that it is prepared to
sign a definitive agreement on non-financial terms and conditions substantially identical to the existing arrangement agreement
with Hytera (the "Arrangement Agreement").
The Special Committee comprising all of the Independent Directors of the Board of Directors, in consultation with the
Company's legal and financial advisors, will review and consider if the Privet Proposal is a "Superior Proposal" as defined in
the Arrangement Agreement. If, after completing the review, the Independent Directors determine that the offer by Privet is
a Superior Proposal, they will notify Hytera of that determination. Hytera will then have a period of five business days to
offer to amend the terms of the Arrangement Agreement. Hytera is under no obligation to make such an offer, but if they
offer to amend the Arrangement Agreement and the Independent Directors determine that the proposal of Privet ceases to be a
Superior Proposal, Norsat will enter into an amendment of the Arrangement Agreement and implement the amended offer. If,
after the Independent Directors determine the Privet offer is a Superior Proposal, Hytera does not offer to amend the Arrangement
Agreement, or offers to amend but the Privet Proposal remains a Superior Proposal, Norsat intends to accept the Privet Proposal,
terminate the Arrangement Agreement and pay Hytera the termination fee of US$2.0 million, all in
accordance with the terms of the Arrangement Agreement. However, a definitive agreement with Privet can only be executed by
Norsat after approval from the Industrial Technologies Office representing the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
program. Further, any transaction with Privet would be subject to approvals from and including but not limited to shareholders of
Norsat, under the Investment Canada Act and Controlled Goods Directorate.
At this time, there can be no assurance that the Privet Proposal will lead to the termination of the Arrangement Agreement and
the execution of a definitive agreement with Privet, or that the transaction contemplated by the Privet Proposal will obtain all
necessary approvals or be consummated.
About Norsat International Inc.
Founded in 1977, Norsat International Inc. is a provider of unique and customized communication solutions for remote
and challenging applications. 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, antennas, Radio Frequency
(RF) conditioning products, maritime based satellite terminals and remote network connectivity solutions. More information is
available at www.norsat.com, via email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at 1-604-821-2800.
Forward Looking Statements
The discussion and analysis of this news release contains forward-looking statements concerning anticipated
developments in Norsat's operations in future periods, the adequacy of its financial resources and other events or conditions
that may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects,"
"anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates", "predicts," "potential," "targeted," "plans," "possible" and similar
expressions, or statements that events, conditions or results "will," "may", "could" or "should" occur or be achieved. These
forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about the proposal made by Privet, the proposed acquisition by
Hytera, the adequacy of available cash resources and other statements about future events or results. Forward-looking statements
are statements about the future and are inherently uncertain, and actual achievements of the Company or other future events or
conditions may differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks, uncertainties
and other factors, such as business and economic risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are based on the
beliefs, expectations and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. Consequently, all forward-looking
statements made in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement and there can be no assurance that actual results
or anticipated developments will be realized. For the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news release and Norsat assumes no
obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, other than as required by law.
SOURCE Norsat International Inc.