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 October 31, 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: October 31, 2008
By: Signed "Eugene Syho"
Eugene Syho
Chief Financial Officer
NORSAT INTERNATIONAL TO HOLD INVESTOR CONFERENCE CALL ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, October 31st, 2008 – Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF) today announced that it plans to release its third quarter results on Thursday, November 6, 2008. Management will hold a conference call that same day at 8:30 a.m. (PT) to discuss the results. Dr. Amiee Chan, Norsat’s President and CEO, cordially invites all interested parties to participate in the conference call.
CONFERENCE CALL DETAILS:
DATE:
Thursday, November 6, 2008
TIME:
8:30 a.m. PT
DIAL-IN NUMBER:
647-427-3420 or 1-888-300-0053
REFERENCE NUMBER: 71495504
About Norsat International Inc.
Norsat International Inc. designs, engineers and markets intelligent satellite solutions for high-speed data transmission. The company’s portfolio of capabilities include: microwave components; fixed, transportable, ultra-portable, vehicle-mounted and maritime satellite systems; turnkey maritime navigation and communications systems; and end-to-end network services. Norsat is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with offices in Annapolis, Maryland; Lincoln, United Kingdom; Stockholm, Sweden; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Rome, Italy; and Daejeon, South Korea. Additional information is available at www.norsat.com, via email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at 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 three months ended June 30th, 2008, and the Management Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended June 30th, 2008. All of the company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles (Canadian GAAP). Additional information may be found at www.norsat.com.
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