Norsat Announces Filing of Supplemental Information for Hytera $11.25 USD Offer and Date for Reconvened Meeting to Approve Arrangement
Adjourned meeting to resume on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 2:00 pm (Pacific time)
Hytera all-cash offer to acquire Norsat $11.25 USD per share is the highest and only, binding and definitive offer available to securityholders.
Offer provides securityholders with a 77% premium over the unaffected trading price on September 16, 2016, and 82% over the 20-day volume weighted average price ending on September 16, 2016.
Independent Directors recommend securityholders to vote FOR the arrangement with Hytera prior to the proxy cut-off of 2:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on June 20, 2017.
VANCOUVER, June 5, 2017 /CNW/ - 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, is pleased to announce that it has filed and is in the process of mailing supplemental information (the "Supplemental Information") to securityholders in respect of the previously adjourned annual general and special meeting of securityholders (the "Meeting").
The Meeting will 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.
As more fully described in the Supplemental Information, at the Meeting, securityholders of Norsat will have the opportunity to vote on the previously announced amended arrangement with Hytera Project Corp. ("Hytera") an indirect subsidiary of Hytera Communications Co., Ltd. pursuant to which Hytera is to acquire all the issued and outstanding shares of Norsat for $11.25 USD per share (the "Arrangement"). At the Meeting, securityholders of Norsat will be asked to consider a resolution to approve the revised Arrangement (the "Arrangement Resolution"). The Arrangement Resolution must be approved by not less than 66 2⁄3% of the votes cast by the Norsat Securityholders, either in person or by proxy, at the Meeting. Copies of the Supplemental Information are also available on Norsat's website at www.norsat.com and will be filed with Canadian and United States securities regulators and will be available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.
The Arrangement provides securityholders with a 77% premium over the unaffected trading price of Norsat's shares on September 16, 2016 (the date before which a shareholder of Norsat publicly expressed an interest in acquiring control of Norsat), and 82% over the 20-day volume weighted average price ending on September 16, 2016.
| Securityholders who have already voted on the Arrangement Resolution and do not want to change their vote DO NOT need to vote again. However, securityholders who have not voted or wish to change their vote may do so prior to the proxy deadline. |
If you have NOT already voted your vote is important regardless of how many securities you own. To ensure that your securities will be represented at the Meeting, whether or not you are personally able to attend, registered holders of securities are asked to return the form of proxy previously distributed with the original management information circular dated April 28, 2017, properly completed and signed, prior to 2:00 p.m. (Pacific time) on June 20, 2017 (or a day, other than a Saturday, Sunday or holiday which is at least two business days prior to any adjournment or postponement of the Meeting). If you are non-registered shareholders, meaning your shares are not registered in your own name but are registered in the name of a broker, bank or other intermediary, follow the instructions provided on your voting instruction form previously distributed with the Circular.
| New proxies or voting instructions are NOT being distributed with the Supplemental Information. If you have questions or require replacement proxy materials, you may contact the proxy solicitation agent, Evolution Proxy, Inc., by telephone at: 1-844-226-3222 (North American Toll Free Number) or 1-416-855-0238 (Outside North America); or by email at: [email protected] |
The Supplemental Information contains a detailed description of the Arrangement, as amended, and sets forth the actions to be taken by you at the reconvened Meeting. You should carefully consider all of the information in the Supplemental Information and consult your financial, legal or other professional advisors if you require assistance.
The Arrangement is also subject to court approval. Assuming that all of the conditions to the Arrangement are satisfied, Norsat expects the Arrangement to become effective in the third quarter of 2017.
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 [email protected] or by phone at 1-604-821-2800.
Forward Looking Statements
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SOURCE Norsat International Inc.
Dr. Amiee Chan, President & CEO, Tel: 604 821-2800, Email: [email protected]; Mr. Arthur Chin, Chief Financial Officer, Tel: 604 821-2800, Email: [email protected]; Shareholder contact: Evolution Proxy, Inc., 1-844-226-3222 (North American Toll Free Number), 1-416-855-0238 (Outside North America), [email protected]
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