Exhibit 99.1
For Immediate Release
NORSAT ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF DIRECTORS
Vancouver, British Columbia – May 6, 2016 – 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 all the nominees listed in the information circular dated March 21, 2016 were elected as Directors of Norsat at its annual general meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”) on May 4, 2016. The detailed results of the vote are set out below:
% Votes | % Votes | |||
Nominee | Votes For | For | Votes Withheld | Withheld |
Fabio Doninelli | 1,460,411 | 89.09 | 178,751 | 10.91 |
Joseph Caprio | 1,465,661 | 89.42 | 173,501 | 10.58 |
Amiee Chan | 1,630,225 | 99.45 | 8,937 | 0.55 |
James Topham | 1,637,988 | 99.93 | 1,174 | 0.07 |
Peter Ciceri | 1,623,098 | 99.02 | 16,064 | 0.98 |
All other matters voted on at the Meeting are as follows:
Appointment of Auditors
A poll was conducted with respect to the appointment of auditors. According to proxies received and the poll conducted, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, was re-appointed auditors of the Company for the ensuing year and the Directors are authorized to determine their remuneration with 2,189,718 (99.94%) votes cast in favour and 1,374 (0.06%) votes withheld.
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.
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For further information, contact:
Dr. Amiee Chan | Mr. Arthur Chin |
President & CEO | Chief Financial Officer |
Tel: 604 821-2800 | Tel: 604 821-2800 |
Email: achan@norsat.com | Email: achin@norsat.com |