FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For May 1, 2008
NORSAT INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Registrant's Name)
Suite 110 - 4020 Viking Way
Richmond, British Columbia
Canada V6V 2N2
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F
Form 20-F
X
Form 40-F
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes
No
X
If 'Yes' is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the Registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b).
Not applicable
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Norsat International Inc.
(Registrant)
Date: May 1, 2008
By: Signed "Eugene Syho"
Eugene Syho
Chief Financial Officer
NORSAT INTERNATIONAL TO HOLD ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS ON THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 1st, 2008– Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF) today announced it will host its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
WHAT:
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
WHERE:
Norsat International Inc.
110 – 4020 Viking Way
Richmond, B.C.
WHEN:
Thursday, May 8,2008 at 2:00 p.m. (Pacific Time)
About Norsat International Inc.
Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission. Additional information is available at www.norsat.com. Further information is available through email at investor@norsat.com or by phone, 1-604-821-2808.
For further information, contact:
Dr. Amiee Chan
Kristen Dickson
President & CEO
The Equicom Group
Tel: 604 821-2808
Investor Relations
Email:achan@norsat.com
Tel: 416-815-0700 x 273
Email: kdickson@equicomgroup.com
Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this news release relating to matters that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, general economic conditions, changes in technology, reliance on third party manufacturing, managing rapid growth, global sales risks, limited intellectual property protection and other risks and uncertainties described in Norsat’s public filings with securities regulatory authorities.
This information should be read in conjunction with Norsat’s audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included therein for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, and the Management Discussion and Analysis for quarter ended September 30, 2007. The company’s results are consolidated with those of Norsat.
All of the company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in Canada (Canadian GAAP). Additional information may be found at www.norsat.com.