Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (NYSE/TSX:ZL) Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results & Annual General Meeting Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

Zarlink Semiconductor Inc. (TSX: ZL)(NYSE: ZL)

Analyst Conference Call, 8:30-9:30 a.m., EDT

- Access the call by dialing 1-800-732-9307 or 416-644-3420

- For a replay, call 1-877-289-8525, passcode 21276838# or 416-640-1917, passcode 21276838#. The replay is available until midnight August 6, 2008.

- A live audio webcast will be available through http://www.marketwire.com/ (Marketwire) and through the company's web site at http://www.zarlink.com

- Media are listen only

Annual General Meeting, 10:30 a.m. EDT

- The AGM will be held at Zarlink Semiconductor's Head Office at 400 March Road, in Ottawa, Canada

- Signs in the lobby will direct you to the AGM

- A live audio webcast will be available through http://www.marketwire.com (Marketwire) and through the company's web site at http://www.zarlink.com