Norsat International : Announces Amended Offer from Hytera Communications Co. Ltd. to be Acquired for $11.50 USD per Share

Vancouver, British Columbia - June 16, 2017 - 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 the Special Committee comprising all of the Independent Directors of the Board of Directors, in consultation with the Company's legal and financial advisors, have received, reviewed and considered an offer from Hytera to amend the terms of the existing Amended Arrangement Agreement. The amended offer is to acquire the Company for cash consideration of US$11.50 per share and to increase both the Norsat and Hytera termination fees from US$2.5 million to US$3.0 million, respectively. The Independent Directors have determined that based on the amended offer from Hytera, the Privet Subsequent Acquisition Proposal ceases to be a Superior Proposal, and subject to obtaining approval from the Industrial Technologies Office representing the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative program will enter into a further amendment of the Amended Arrangement Agreement and implement the amended offer.

The previously adjourned annual general and special meeting of securityholders (the 'Meeting') which is scheduled to resume on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 2:00 pm (Pacific time) at the offices of Norsat International Inc. at Suite 110-4020 Viking Way, Richmond, B.C., V6V 2L4 remains unchanged.

At this time, there can be no assurance that the amended offer will lead to the execution of a further amendment of the amended arrangement agreement with Hytera, or that the transaction contemplated by Hytera 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
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