**Exhibit 10.2**

 

**CHANGE OF CONTROL AND TRANSITION AGREEMENT**

 

This Change of Control Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made and entered into effective as of November 9, 2004 (the“Effective Date”), by and between **Jack A. Giles** (the “Executive”) and **REMEC, Inc.** (the “Company”). 

 

R E C I T A L S

 

A. It is expected that the Company from time to time will consider the possibility of a Change of Control. The Board of Directors of the Company (the“Board”) recognizes that such consideration can be a distraction to the Executive and can cause the Executive to consider alternative employment opportunities. 

 

B. The Board believes that it is in the best interest of the Company and its shareholders to provide the Executive with anincentive to continue his employment and to maximize the value of the Company upon a Change of Control for the benefit of its shareholders. 

 

C. In order to provide the Executive with enhanced financial security and sufficient encouragement to remain with the Company notwithstanding thepossibility of a Change of Control, the Board believes that it is imperative to provide the Executive with certain benefits upon a Change of Control. 

 

AGREEMENT

 

In consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and the continued employment of Executive by the Company, the parties agree as follows:

 

1. Definition of Change of Control. “Change ofControl” shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events: 

 

(a) Merger or Consolidation: The completion of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other corporation or entity, other than a merger or consolidation that would result in the voting securities ofthe Company outstanding immediately prior thereto continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than fifty percent (50%) of the total voting power represented bythe voting securities of the Company or such surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation; 

 

(b) Sale. The sale or other disposition of all or substantially all (that is, not less than 95% of the net book value) of the assets of theCompany, or its wholly owned subsidiary REMEC Defense & Space, Inc., to an unrelated corporation or entity; 

 

(c) Liquidation: Any approval by the shareholders of the Company of a plan of complete liquidation of the Company; 

 

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(d) Acquisition of Fifty Percent Voting Power: Any “person” (as such term is used inSections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) becoming the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under said Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%)or more of the total voting power represented by the Company’s then outstanding voting securities; or 

 

(e) Change in Composition of the Board: A change in the composition of the Board, as a result of which less than a majority of the directors areincumbent directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either: (i) are directors of the Company as of the date hereof; or (ii) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board with the affirmative votes of at least amajority of those directors whose election or nomination was not in connection with any transaction described in subsections (a), (b), (c) or (d) or in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors ofthe Company. 

 

2. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shallterminate upon the date that all obligations of the parties hereto under this Agreement have been satisfied. 

 

3. At-Will Employment. The Company and the Executive acknowledge that the Executive’s employment is and shall continue to be at-will, asdefined under applicable law. If the Executive’s employment terminates for any reason, the Executive shall not be entitled to any payments, benefits, damages, awards or compensation other than as provided by this Agreement, or as may otherwisebe established under the company’s then existing employee benefit plans or policies at the time of termination. 

 
 4.Option Acceleration and Change of Control Benefits. 
 

(a) Option Acceleration. Upon a Change of Control, all unvested options, restricted stock units and other forms of equity compensation granted tothe Executive by the Company prior to such Change of Control shall immediately vest and become fully exercisable. 

 

(b) Change of Control Benefits. 

 

(i) Benefits. Upon a Change of Control, the Executive shall be entitled to receive as benefits (“Change of Control Benefits”) a sumequal to: (1) eighteen (18) months of his annualized base salary as in effect immediately prior to the Change of Control; and (2) one and one-half times the average of any annual bonuses received from the Company during the two years prior to suchChange of Control. Such Change of Control Benefits shall be paid in equal monthly installments in accordance with the Company’s normal payroll practices. In addition, during the period of payment of such Change of Control Benefits, the Companyshall continue to make available to the Executive and Executive’s spouse and dependents all group medical, dental or other health plans, any disability or life insurance plans and other similar insurance plans in which Executive orExecutive’s spouse or dependents participate on the date of the Executive’s termination on the same basis as before such termination. 

 

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(c) Other Termination. If the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates prior to aChange of Control, then the Executive shall not be entitled to receive Change of Control Benefits hereunder, but may be eligible for those benefits (if any) as may then be established under the Company’s then existing severance and benefitsplans and policies at the time of such termination. 

 

(d)Health-Related Benefits. Upon the termination of the Change of Control Benefits under this Agreement, or at the time the Executive’s employment with the Company terminates for any other reason, the Company shall continue for Executiveand for Executive’s spouse, medical, dental and vision insurance upon the payment to the Company of the same monthly premiums for such insurance as are being paid from time to time by the Company’s corporate executives, until the death ofboth the Executive and Executive’s spouse. 

 

(e) AccruedWages and Vacation; Expenses and Equipment. Without regard to the reason for, or the timing of, Executive’s termination of employment: (i) the Company shall pay the Executive any unpaid base salary due for periods prior to the date oftermination; (ii) the Company shall pay the Executive all of the Executive’s accrued and unused vacation through the date of termination; and (iii) following submission of proper expense reports by the Executive, the Company shall reimburse theExecutive for all expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred by the Executive in connection with the business of the Company prior to the date of termination. These payments shall be made promptly upon termination and within the period of timemandated by law. In addition, Executive may retain all his office furniture, computers, copiers, fax machines, and similar items currently at his home. 

 
 5.Successors. 
 

(a) Company’s Successors. Any successor to the Company (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation,liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets shall assume the Company’s obligations under this Agreement and agree expressly to perform the Company’s obligations under this Agreement inthe same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform such obligations in the absence of a succession. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any successor to the Company’sbusiness and/or assets which executes and delivers the assumption agreement described in this subsection (a) or which become bound by the terms of this Agreement by operation of law. 

 

(b) Executive’s Successors. Without the written consent of the Company, Executive shall not assign or transferthis Agreement or any right or obligation under this Agreement to any other person or entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the terms of this Agreement and all rights of Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by,Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributees, devisees and legatees. 

 

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 6.Notices. 
 

(a) General. Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly givenwhen personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt request and postage prepaid. In the case of the Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to him at the home address that he most recently communicatedto the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to its corporate headquarters, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Secretary. 

 

(b) Notice of Termination. Any termination by the Company or by theExecutive shall be communicated by a notice of termination to the other party hereto given in accordance with this Section. Such notice shall indicate the specific termination provision in this Agreement relied upon, shall set forth in reasonabledetail the facts and circumstances claimed to provide a basis for termination under the provision so indicated. The failure by the Executive to include in the notice any fact or circumstance which contributes to a showing of Involuntary Terminationshall not waive any right of the Executive hereunder or preclude the Executive from asserting such fact or circumstance in enforcing his rights hereunder. 

 

7. Nonsolicitation Of Employees. For a period of eighteen (18) months following the termination of the Executive’s employment with theCompany, for any reason, the Executive will not, directly or indirectly, induce any employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries to terminate employment with such entity, and shall not, directly or indirectly, either individually or as owner,agent, employee, consultant, or otherwise, employ or offer employment to any person who is or was employed by the Company or a subsidiary thereof. 

 
 8.Excise Tax Adjustments. 
 

(a) Effect of Application of Excise Tax. In the event that the Executive becomes entitled to Change of Control Benefits under Section 4(b)(i) herein, andthe Company determines that the Change of Control Benefits or the benefit of the acceleration provided in Section 4(a) (with the Change of Control Benefits, the “Total Payments”) will be subject to the tax (the “Excise Tax”)imposed by Section 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), or any similar tax that may hereafter be imposed, the Company shall compute the “Net After-Tax Amount,” and the “Reduced Amount,”and shall adjust the Total Payments as described below. The Net After-Tax Amount shall mean the present value of all amounts payable to the Executive hereunder, net of all federal income, excise and employment taxes imposed on the Executive byreason of such payments. The Reduced Amount shall mean the largest aggregate amount of the Total Payments that if paid to the Executive would result in the Executive receiving a Net After-Tax Amount that is equal to or greater than the Net After-TaxAmount that the Executive would have received if the Total Payments had been made. If the Company determines that there is a Reduced Amount, the Total 

 

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Payments will be reduced to the Reduced Amount. Such reduction shall be made by the Company with respect to benefits inthe order and in the amounts suggested by the Executive, except to the extent that the Company determines that a different reduction or set of reductions would significantly reduce the costs or administrative burdens of the Company. 

 

(b) Tax Computation. For purposes of determining whether the TotalPayments will be subject to the Excise Tax and the amounts of such Excise Tax and for purposes of determining the Reduced Amount and the Net After-Tax Amount: 

 

(i) Any other payments or benefits received or to be received by the Executive in connection with a Change in Control of the Company or theExecutive’s termination of employment (whether pursuant to the terms of this Plan or any other plan, arrangement, or agreement with the Company, or with any individual, entity, or group of individuals or entities (individually and collectivelyreferred to in this subsection (b) as “Persons”) whose actions result in a change in control of the Company or any Person affiliated with the Company or such Persons) shall be treated as “parachute payments” within the meaning ofSection 280G(b)(2) of the Code, and all “excess parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax, unless in the opinion of a tax advisor selected by the Company andreasonably acceptable to the Executive (“Tax Counsel”), such other payments or benefits (in whole or in part) should be treated by the courts as representing reasonable compensation for services actually rendered (within the meaning ofSection 280G(b)(4)(B) of the Code), or otherwise not subject to the Excise Tax; 

 

(ii) The amount of the Total Payments that shall be treated as subject to the Excise Tax shall be equal to the lesser of (i) the total amount of the Total Payments; or (ii) the amount of excess parachute paymentswithin the meaning of Section 280G(b)(1) of the Code (after applying clause (i) above); 

 

(iii) In the event that the Executive disputes any calculation or determination made by the Company, the matter shall be determined by Tax Counsel. All fees and expenses of Tax Counsel shall be borne solely by theCompany. 

 

(iv) The Executive shall be deemed to pay federalincome taxes at the highest marginal rate of federal income taxation in the calendar year in which the Gross-Up Payment is to be made, and state and local income taxes at the highest marginal rate of taxation in the state and locality of theExecutive’s residence on the effective date of employment, net of the maximum reduction in federal income taxes which could be obtained from deduction of such state and local taxes, taking into account the reduction in itemized deduction underSection 68 of the Code. 

 
 9.Arbitration. 
 

(a) Disputes or Controversies. Except as provided in Section 8, above, any dispute or controversy arising out of, relating to, or in connectionwith this 

 

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Agreement, or the interpretation, validity, construction, performance, breach, or termination thereof, shall be settledby binding arbitration to be held in San Diego, California, in accordance with the National Rules for the Resolution of Employment Disputes then in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Rules”). The arbitrator may grantinjunctions or other relief in such dispute or controversy. The decision of the arbitrator shall be final, conclusive and binding on the parties to the arbitration. Judgment may be entered on the arbitrator’s decision in any court havingjurisdiction. 

 

(b) Governing Law. The arbitrator(s)shall apply California law to the merits of any dispute or claim, without reference to conflicts of law rules. The arbitration proceedings shall be governed by federal arbitration law and by the Rules, without reference to state arbitration law.Executive hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in California for any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement or relating to any arbitration in which the parties areparticipants. 

 

(c) At-Will Employment Status. Executiveunderstands that nothing in this Section modifies Executive’s at-will employment status. Either Executive or the Company can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause. 

 

(d) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. EXECUTIVE HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THIS SECTION,WHICH DISCUSSES ARBITRATION. EXECUTIVE UNDERSTANDS THAT SUBMITTING ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE INTERPRETATION, VALIDITY, CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE, BREACH OR TERMINATION THEREOF TO BINDINGARBITRATION TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND THAT THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF EXECUTIVE ‘S RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND RELATES TO THE RESOLUTION OF ALL DISPUTES RELATING TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE EMPLOYER/EMPLOYEE RELATIONSHIP,INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS: 

 

(i) ANYAND ALL CLAIMS OF WRONGFUL DISCHARGE OF EMPLOYMENT; BREACH OF CONTRACT, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIES; BREACH OF THE COVENANT OF GOOD FAITH AND FAIR DEALING, BOTH EXPRESS AND IMPLIED; NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS; NEGLIGENTOR INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION; NEGLIGENT OR INTENTIONAL INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACT OR PROSPECTIVE ECONOMIC ADVANTAGE; AND DEFAMATION. 

 

(ii) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL STATE OR MUNICIPAL STATUTE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TITLE VII OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF1964, THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT OF 1967, THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT, THE CALIFORNIA FAIR EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING ACT, AND LABOR CODE SECTION 201, *etseq*.; 

 

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(iii) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF ANY OTHER LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO EMPLOYMENT OREMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION. 

 
 10.Miscellaneous Provisions. 
 

(a) No Duty to Mitigate. The Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment contemplated by this Agreement, nor shall anysuch payment be reduced by any earnings that the Executive may receive from any other source. 

 

(b) Waiver. No provision of this Agreement may be modified, waived or discharged unless the modification, waiver or discharged unless the modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed bythe Executive and by an authorized officer of the Company (other than the Executive). No waiver by either party of any breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver ofany other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. 

 

(c) Integration. This Agreement and the stock option agreements representing the Options represents the entire agreement and understanding between the parties as to the subject matter herein and supersedes allprior or contemporaneous agreements, whether written or oral. 

 

(d) Choice of Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the conflicts of law rules, of the State of California. 

 

(e) Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisionor provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect. 

 

(f) Employment Taxes. All payments made pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to withholding of applicable income and employment taxes.

 

(g) Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed incounterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument. 

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement, in the case of the Company by itsduly authorized officer, as of the day and year first above written. 

 

COMPANY:
 
EXECUTIVE

By:
 
/s/ THOMAS H. WAECHTER
 
/s/ JACK A. GILES
  
Thomas H. Waechter
 
Jack A. Giles
  
President and CEO
  
 

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