8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (date of earliest event reported): April 11, 2008

M-WAVE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	33-45449	No. 36-3809819
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1300 Norwood Avenue

Itasca, Illinois 60143

 (Address of principal executive offices including Zip Code)

(630) 562-5550

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

q Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 240.425)

q Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

q Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)

q Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13c-4)

Item 5.02 – Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Appointment of Certain Officers

On April 11, 2008, Jim Mayer, Interim Chief Executive Officer, notified the Company that he was resigning to pursue other opportunities.  Mr. Mayer agreed to assist the Company in an advisory role until August 15, 2008.

Pursuant to Mr. Mayer’s resignation, the Board of Directors appointed Joe Turek, the Company’s Chairman and Chief Operating Officer, as acting Chief Executive Officer.

Item 8.01 – Other Items

On April 16, 2008, M-Wave, Inc. issued a press release to announce the resignation of Jim Mayer, the Company’s Interim CEO. A copy of such press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information contained in said press release is hereby incorporated by reference in this Form 8-K.

Item 9.01 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit Number	Description
10.1	Separation Agreement and Release between M-Wave, Inc. and Jim Mayer dated April 14, 2008*
10.2	Consulting Agreement between M-Wave, Inc. and Jim Mayer dated April 14, 2008*
99.1	Press Release of M-Wave, Inc. dated April 16, 2008*

*   Filed herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	M-WAVE, INC.
Date: April 17, 2008	By:	/s/ Jeff Figlewicz
		Jeff Figlewicz
		Chief Financial Officer

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EX-10.1

Exhibit 10.1

SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE

This Separation Agreement and Release (“Agreement”) is made by and between Jim Mayer (“Employee”) and M-Wave, Inc. (the “Company”) (collectively referred to as the “Parties” or individually referred to as a “Party”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Employee was employed by the Company;

WHEREAS, Employee signed an Employee Confidentiality and Property Agreementwith the Company (the “Confidentiality Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Company and Employee have entered into Nonqualified Stock Option Agreements, dated September 1, 2003; August 19, 2005; and February 3, 2006, granting Employee the option to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock subject to the terms and conditions of the Company’s 2003 Stock Option Plan and the Stock Option Agreement (collectively the “Stock Agreements”);

WHEREAS, the Company terminated Employee’s employment with the Company effective April 14, 2008  (the “Termination Date”); and

WHEREAS, the Parties wish to resolve any and all disputes, claims, complaints, grievances, charges, actions, petitions, and demands that the Employee may have against the Company and any of the Releasees as defined below, including, but not limited to, any and all claims arising out of or in any way related to Employee’s employment with or separation from the Company;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises made herein, the Company and Employee hereby agree as follows:

COVENANTS

1. Consideration.  In consideration of Employee’s execution of this Agreement and Employee’s fulfillment of all of its terms and conditions, and provided that Employee does not revoke the Agreement under paragraph 6 below, the Company agrees as follows:

a.           Consulting Agreement.  The Company agrees to enter into the Consulting Agreement with Employee as set forth under paragraph 16 below.

b.           Separation Payment.  The Company further agrees to pay Employee a total lump sum of One Thousand Dollars and No/Cents ($1,000), less applicable withholding.  This payment will be made to Employee within ten (10) business days after the Effective Date of this Agreement.

c.           General.  Employee acknowledges that without this Agreement, he is otherwise not entitled to the consideration listed in this paragraph 1.

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2.            Stock.  The Parties agree that for purposes of determining the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that Employee is entitled to purchase from the Company, pursuant to the exercise of outstanding options, Employee will be considered to have vested only up to the Termination Date.  Employee acknowledges that as of the Termination Date, Employee will have vested in 98,500 options and no more.  The exercise of Employee’s vested options and shares shall continue to be governed by the terms and conditions of the Company’s Stock Agreements.

3.            Benefits.  Employee’s health insurance benefits shall cease on the last day of April  2008, subject to Employee’s right to continue his health insurance under COBRA or any applicable state law.  Employee’s participation in all benefits and incidents of employment, including, but not limited to, vesting in stock options, and the accrual of bonuses, vacation, and paid time off, ceased as of the Termination Date.

4.            Payment of Salary and Receipt of All Benefits.  Employee acknowledges and represents that, other than the consideration set forth in this Agreement, the Company has paid or provided all salary, wages, bonuses, accrued vacation/paid time off, leave, housing allowances, relocation costs, interest, severance, outplacement costs, fees, reimbursable expenses, commissions, stock, stock options, vesting, and any and all other benefits and compensation due to Employee.

5.            Release of Claims.  Employee agrees that the foregoing consideration represents settlement in full of all outstanding obligations owed to Employee by the Company and its current and former officers, directors, employees, agents, investors, attorneys, shareholders, founders, administrators, affiliates, benefit plans, plan administrators, parents, divisions, and subsidiaries, and predecessor and successor corporations and assigns (collectively, the “Releasees”).  Employee, on his own behalf and on behalf of his respective heirs, family members, executors, agents, and assigns, hereby and forever releases the Releasees from, and agrees not to sue concerning, or in any manner to institute, prosecute, or pursue, any claim, complaint, charge, duty, obligation, or cause of action relating to any matters of any kind, whether presently known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, that Employee may possess against any of the Releasees arising from any omissions, acts, facts, or damages that have occurred up until and including the Effective Date of this Agreement, including, without limitation:

a.           any and all claims relating to or arising from Employee’s employment relationship with the Company and the termination of that relationship;

b.           any and all claims relating to, or arising from, Employee’s right to purchase, or actual purchase of shares of stock of the Company, including, without limitation, any claims for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of duty under applicable state corporate law, and securities fraud under any state or federal law;

c.           any and all claims for wrongful discharge of employment; termination in violation of public policy; discrimination; harassment; retaliation; breach of contract, both express and implied; breach of covenant of good faith and fair dealing, both express and implied; promissory estoppel; negligent or intentional infliction of emotional distress; fraud; negligent or intentional misrepresentation; negligent or intentional interference with contract or prospective economic advantage; unfair business practices; defamation; libel; slander; negligence; personal injury; assault; battery; invasion of privacy; false imprisonment; conversion; and disability benefits;

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d.           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 of 1964; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; the Equal Pay Act; the Fair Labor Standards Act, except as prohibited by law; the Fair Credit Reporting Act; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act;the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974; the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act; the Family and Medical Leave Act, except as prohibited by law; the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act; Texas Workers’ Compensation Act; Chapter 21 of the Texas Labor Code (also known as the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act); the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act; and the Illinois Human Rights Act;

e.           any and all claims for violation of the federal or any state constitution;

f.           any and all claims arising out of any other laws and regulations relating to employment or employment discrimination;

g.           any claim for any loss, cost, damage, or expense arising out of any dispute over the non-withholding or other tax treatment of any of the proceeds received by Employee as a result of this Agreement; and

h.           any and all claims for attorneys’ fees and costs.

Employee agrees that the release set forth in this section shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released.  This release does not extend to any obligations incurred under this Agreement.  This release does not release claims that cannot be released as a matter of law, including, but not limited to Employee’s right to file a charge with or participate in a charge by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or any other local, state, or federal administrative body or government agency that is authorized to enforce or administer laws related to employment, against the Company (with the understanding that any such filing or participation does not give Employee the right to recover any monetary damages against the Company; Employee’s release of claims herein bars Employee from recovering such monetary relief from the Company).

6.            Acknowledgment of Waiver of Claims under ADEA. Employee acknowledges that he is waiving and releasing any rights he may have under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (“ADEA”), and that this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary.  Employee agrees that this waiver and release does not apply to any rights or claims that may arise under the ADEA after the Effective Date of this Agreement.  Employee acknowledges that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which Employee was already entitled.  Employee further acknowledges that he has been advised by this writing that: (a) he should consult with an attorney prior to executing this Agreement; (b) he has twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this Agreement; (c) he has seven (7) days following his execution of this Agreement to revoke this Agreement; (d) this Agreement shall not be effective until after the revocation period has expired; and (e) nothing in this Agreement prevents or precludes Employee from challenging or seeking a determination in good faith of the validity of this waiver under the ADEA, nor does it impose any condition precedent, penalties, or costs for doing so, unless specifically authorized by federal law.  In the event Employee signs this Agreement and returns it to the Company in less than the 21-day period identified above, Employee hereby acknowledges that he has freely and voluntarily chosen to waive the time period allotted for considering this Agreement.  Employee acknowledges and understands that revocation must be accomplished by a written notification to Joe Turek, Chairman, M-Wave, Inc. 1300 Norwood Avenue Itasca, Illinois 60143, that is received prior to the Effective Date.

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7.            Unknown Claims.  Employee acknowledges that he has been advised to consult with legal counsel and that he is familiar with the principle that a general release does not extend to claims that the releaser does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which, if known by him, must have materially affected his settlement with the releasee.  Employee, being aware of said principle, agrees to expressly waive any rights he may have to that effect, as well as under any other statute or common law principles of similar effect.

8.            No Pending or Future Lawsuits.  Employee represents that he has no lawsuits, claims, or actions pending in his name, or on behalf of any other person or entity, against the Company or any of the other Releasees.  Employee also represents that he does not intend to bring any claims on his own behalf or on behalf of any other person or entity against the Company or any of the other Releasees.

9.            Application for Employment.  Employee understands and agrees that, as a condition of this Agreement, Employee shall not be entitled to any employment with the Company, and Employee hereby waives any right, or alleged right, of employment or re-employment with the Company.  Employee further agrees not to apply for employment with the Company.

10.          Confidentiality.  Employee agrees to maintain in complete confidence the existence of this Agreement, the contents and terms of this Agreement, and the consideration for this Agreement (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Separation Information”).  Except as required by law, Employee may disclose Separation Information only to his immediate family members, the Court in any proceedings to enforce the terms of this Agreement, Employee’s undersigned counsel, and Employee’s accountant and any professional tax advisor to the extent that they need to know the Separation Information in order to provide advice on tax treatment or to prepare tax returns, and must prevent disclosure of any Separation Information to all other third parties.  Employee agrees that he will not publicize, directly or indirectly, any Separation Information.

Employee acknowledges and agrees that the confidentiality of the Separation Information is of the essence.  The Parties agree that if the Company proves that Employee breached this Confidentiality provision, the Company shall be entitled to an award of its costs spent enforcing this provision, including all reasonable attorneys’ fees associated with the enforcement action, without regard to whether the Company can establish actual damages from Employee’s breach, except to the extent that such breach constitutes a legal action by Employee that directly pertains to the ADEA.Any such individual breach or disclosure shall not excuse Employee from his obligations hereunder, nor permit him to make additional disclosures.  Employee warrants that he has not disclosed, orally or in writing, directly or indirectly, any of the Separation Information to any unauthorized party.

11.           Trade Secrets and Confidential Information/Company Property.  Employee reaffirms and agrees to observe and abide by the terms of the Confidentiality Agreement, specifically including the provisions therein regarding nondisclosure of the Company’s trade secrets and confidential and proprietary information.  Employee’s signature below constitutes his certification under penalty of perjury that he has returned all documents and other items provided to Employee by the Company, developed or obtained by Employee in connection with his employment with the Company, or otherwise belonging to the Company.

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12.           No Cooperation.  Employee agrees not to act in any manner that might damage the business of the Company.  Employee further agrees that he will not knowingly encourage, counsel, or assist any attorneys or their clients in the presentation or prosecution of any disputes, differences, grievances, claims, charges, or complaints by any third party against any of the Releasees, unless under a subpoena or other court order to do so or as related directly to the ADEA waiver in this Agreement.  Employee agrees both to immediately notify the Company upon receipt of any such subpoena or court order, and to furnish, within three (3) business days of its receipt, a copy of such subpoena or other court order.  If approached by anyone for counsel or assistance in the presentation or prosecution of any disputes, differences, grievances, claims, charges, or complaints against any of the Releasees, Employee shall state no more than that he cannot provide counsel or assistance.

13.           Non-Disparagement.  Employee agrees to refrain from any disparagement, defamation, libel, or slander of any of the Releasees, and agrees to refrain from any tortious interference with the contracts and relationships of any of the Releasees.  Employee shall direct any inquiries by potential future employers to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

14.           Breach.  Employee acknowledges and agrees that any material breach of this Agreement, unless such breach constitutes a legal action by Employee challenging or seeking a determination in good faith of the validity of the waiver herein under the ADEA, or of any provision of the Confidentiality Agreement shall entitle the Company immediately to recover and/or cease providing the consideration provided to Employee under this Agreement, except as provided by law.  Except as provided by law, Employee shall also be responsible to the Company for all costs, attorneys’ fees, and any and all damages incurred by the Company in: (a) enforcing Employee’s obligations under this Agreement or the Confidentiality Agreement, including the bringing of any action to recover the consideration, and (b) defending against a claim or suit brought or pursued by Employee in violation of the terms of this Agreement.

15.           No Admission of Liability.  Employee understands and acknowledges that this Agreement constitutes a compromise and settlement of any and all actual or potential disputed claims  by Employee.  No action taken by the Company hereto, either previously or in connection with this Agreement, shall be deemed or construed to be: (a) an admission of the truth or falsity of any actual or potential claims or (b) an acknowledgment or admission by the Company of any fault or liability whatsoever to Employee or to any third party.

16.           Consulting Agreement.  As referenced under paragraph 1 above, in consideration of  this Agreement, the Company agrees to allow Employee to serve as a Company consultant, contingent upon his non-revocation of this Agreement and pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Consulting Agreement attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Consulting Agreement”).  The scope of the consulting relationship and any related compensation shall be set forth under the Consulting Agreement.  Employee understands that the payment of such compensation is contingent upon Employee’s execution of and compliance with the Consulting Agreement as well as Employee’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Employee further understands and acknowledges that the Consulting Agreement attached hereto shall be deemed null and void and The Company shall have no obligations thereunder (including any obligations to provide compensation for consulting services) if this Agreement is revoked under Section 6 above.  Employee agrees that he is not entitled to begin performing any services as a consultant until the Consulting Agreement becomes effective (i.e., upon the Effective Date of this Agreement).

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17.           Non-Solicitation.  Employee agrees that for a period of twelve (12) months immediately following the Effective Date of this Agreement, Employee shall not directly or indirectly solicit any of the Company’s employees to leave their employment at the Company.

18.           Cooperation with Company/Transition Assistance.  Employee agrees to cooperate, at  the reasonable request of the Company, in the defense and/or prosecution of any charges, claims, investigations (internal or external), administrative proceedings and/or lawsuits relating to matters occurring during Employee’s period of employment.  The Company agrees to pay Employee a reasonable fee commensurate with the required services for the time expended in the defense and prosecution of such matters.  Employee also agrees to assist in the transition of his duties following his separation of employment, as reasonably requested by the Company.  Employee acknowledges and agrees that he is not entitled to any additional compensation or other benefits, other than as set forth in this Agreement, in connection with his performance of the transition duties.

19.           Costs.  The Parties shall each bear their own costs, attorneys’ fees, and other fees incurred in connection with the preparation of this Agreement.

20.           ARBITRATION.  THE PARTIES AGREE THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES ARISING OUT OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, THEIR INTERPRETATION, AND ANY OF THE MATTERS HEREIN RELEASED, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION IN DU PAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BEFORE JAMS, PURSUANT TO ITS EMPLOYMENT ARBITRATION RULES & PROCEDURES (“JAMS RULES”).  THE ARBITRATOR MAY GRANT INJUNCTIONS AND OTHER RELIEF IN SUCH DISPUTES.  THE ARBITRATOR SHALL ADMINISTER AND CONDUCT ANY ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ILLINOIS LAW, AND THE ARBITRATOR SHALL APPLY SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL ILLINOIS LAW TO ANY DISPUTE OR CLAIM, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO ANY CONFLICT-OF-LAW PROVISIONS OF ANY JURISDICTION.  TO THE EXTENT THAT THE JAMS RULES CONFLICT WITH ILLINOIS LAW, ILLINOIS LAW SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE.  THE DECISION OF THE ARBITRATOR SHALL BE FINAL, CONCLUSIVE, AND BINDING ON THE PARTIES TO THE ARBITRATION.  THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THE PREVAILING PARTY IN ANY ARBITRATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO INJUNCTIVE RELIEF IN ANY COURT OF COMPETENT JURISDICTION TO ENFORCE THE ARBITRATION AWARD.  THE PARTIES TO THE ARBITRATION SHALL EACH PAY AN EQUAL SHARE OF THE COSTS AND EXPENSES OF SUCH ARBITRATION, AND EACH PARTY SHALL SEPARATELY PAY FOR ITS RESPECTIVE COUNSEL FEES AND EXPENSES; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE ARBITRATOR SHALL AWARD ATTORNEYS’ FEES AND COSTS TO THE PREVAILING PARTY, EXCEPT AS PROHIBITED BY LAW.  THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE TO WAIVE THEIR RIGHT TO HAVE ANY DISPUTE BETWEEN THEM RESOLVED IN A COURT OF LAW BY A JUDGE OR JURY.  NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THIS SECTION WILL NOT PREVENT EITHER PARTY FROM SEEKING INJUNCTIVE RELIEF (OR ANY OTHER PROVISIONAL REMEDY) FROM ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER THE PARTIES AND THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THEIR DISPUTE RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT AND THE AGREEMENTS INCORPORATED HEREIN BY REFERENCE.  SHOULD ANY PART OF THE ARBITRATION AGREEMENT CONTAINED IN THIS PARAGRAPH CONFLICT WITH ANY OTHER ARBITRATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT THIS ARBITRATION AGREEMENT SHALL GOVERN.

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21.           Tax Consequences.  The Company makes no representations or warranties with respect to the tax consequences of the payments and any other consideration provided to Employee or made on his behalf under the terms of this Agreement.  Employee agrees and understands that he is responsible for payment, if any, of local, state, and/or federal taxes on the payments and any other consideration provided hereunder by the Company and any penalties or assessments thereon.  Employee further agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims, demands, deficiencies, penalties, interest, assessments, executions, judgments, or recoveries by any government agency against the Company for any amounts claimed due on account of: (a) Employee’s failure to pay or the Company’s failure to withhold, or Employee’s delayed payment of, federal or state taxes, or (b) damages sustained by the Company by reason of any such claims, including attorneys’ fees and costs.

22.           Section 409(A).  If the Company determines that any cash severance benefits, health continuation coverage, or additional benefits provided under this Agreement shall fail to satisfy the distribution requirement of Section 409A(a)(2)(A) or the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) as result of Section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Code, the payment of such benefit shall be accelerated to the minimum extent necessary so that the benefit is not subject to the provisions of Section 409(a)(1) of the Code.  (It is the intention of the preceding sentence to apply the short-term deferral provisions of Section 409A of the Code, and the regulations and other guidance thereunder, to such payments, and the payment schedule as revised after the application of the preceding sentence shall be referred to as the “Revised Payment Schedule.”)  However, if there is no Revised Payment Schedule that would avoid the application of Section 409A(a)(1) of the Code, the payment of such benefits shall not be paid pursuant to a Revised Payment Schedule and instead shall be delayed to the minimum extent necessary so that such benefits are not subject to the provisions of section 409A(a)(1) of the Code.  The Company may attach conditions to or adjust the amounts paid pursuant to this paragraph to preserve, as closely as possible, the economic consequences that would have applied in the absence of this paragraph; provided, however, that no such condition or adjustment shall result in the payments being subject to Section 409A(a)(1) of the Code.

23.           Authority.  The Company represents and warrants that the undersigned has the authority to act on behalf of the Company and to bind the Company and all who may claim through it to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Employee represents and warrants that he has the capacity to act on his own behalf and on behalf of all who might claim through him to bind them to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.  Each Party warrants and represents that there are no liens or claims of lien or assignments in law or equity or otherwise of or against any of the claims or causes of action released herein.

24.           No Representations.  Employee represents that he has had an opportunity to consult with an attorney, and has carefully read and understands the scope and effect of the provisions of this Agreement.  Employee has not relied upon any representations or statements made by the Company that are not specifically set forth in this Agreement.

25.           No Waiver.  The failure of the Company to insist upon the performance of any of the terms and conditions in this Agreement, or the failure to prosecute any breach of any of the terms or conditions of this Agreement, shall not be construed thereafter as a waiver of any such terms or conditions.  This entire Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as if no such forbearance or failure of performance had occurred.

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26.           Severability.  In the event that any provision or any portion of any provision hereof or any surviving agreement made a part hereof becomes or is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction or arbitrator to be illegal, unenforceable, or void, this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect without said provision or portion of provision.

27.           Attorneys’ Fees.  Except with regard to a legal action challenging or seeking a determination in good faith of the validity of the waiver herein under the ADEA, in the event that either Party brings an action to enforce or effect its rights under this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover its costs and expenses, including the costs of mediation, arbitration, litigation, court fees, and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in connection with such an action.

28.           Entire Agreement.  This Agreement represents the entire agreement and understanding between the Company and Employee concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and Employee’s employment with and separation from the Company and the events leading thereto and associated therewith, and supersedes and replaces any and all prior agreements and understandings concerning the subject matter of this Agreement and Employee’s relationship with the Company, with the exception of the Confidentiality Agreement and the Stock Agreements.

29.           No Oral Modification.  This Agreement may only be amended in a writing signed by Employee and the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

30.           Governing Law.  This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard for choice-of-law provisions.  Employee consents to personal and exclusive jurisdiction and venue in the State of Illinois.

31.           Effective Date.  Each Party has seven (7) days after that Party signs this Agreement to revoke it.  This Agreement will become effective on the eighth (8th) day after Employee signed this Agreement, so long as it has been signed by the Parties and has not been revoked by either Party before that date (the “Effective Date”).

32.           Counterparts.  This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and by facsimile, and each counterpart and facsimile shall have the same force and effect as an original and shall constitute an effective, binding agreement on the part of each of the undersigned.

33.           Voluntary Execution of Agreement.  Employee understands and agrees that he executed this Agreement voluntarily, without any duress or undue influence on the part or behalf of the Company or any third party, with the full intent of releasing all of his claims against the Company and any of the other Releasees.  Employee acknowledges that:

a. he has read this Agreement;

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b. he has been represented in the preparation, negotiation, and execution of this Agreement by legal counsel of his own choice or has elected not to retain legal counsel;

c. he understands the terms and consequences of this Agreement and of the releases it contains; and

d. he is fully aware of the legal and binding effect of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the respective dates set forth below.

	JIM MAYER, an individual
Dated:
	Jim Mayer
	M-WAVE, INC.
Dated:	By
		Jeff Figlewicz
		Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit A

Consulting Agreement

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EX-10.2

Exhibit 10.2

M-WAVE, INC.

CONSULTING AGREEMENT

This Consulting Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between M-Wave, Inc., (the “Company”), and Jim Mayer, doing business as Smallcap Advisory Services LLC, at the address set forth on the signature page hereto (collectively, the “Consultant”).  This Agreement shall commence and become effective immediately upon the Effective Date of the Separation Agreement (as defined in that agreement) referenced under paragraph 13 below and subject to the terms and conditions of the Separation Agreement (including paragraph 16 of that agreement).  The Company desires to retain Consultant as an independent contractor to perform consulting services for the Company and Consultant is willing to perform such services, on terms set forth more fully below.  In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1.      SERVICES AND COMPENSATION

(a)           Consultant agrees to perform for the Company the services (“Services”) described in Exhibit 1 attached hereto.

(b)           The Company agrees to pay Consultant the compensation set forth in Exhibit 1 for the performance of the Services.

2.      CONFIDENTIALITY

(a)           Definition.  “Confidential Information” means any Company proprietary information, technical data, trade secrets or know-how, including, but not limited to, research, product plans, products, services, customers, customer lists, markets, software, developments, inventions, processes, formulas, technology, designs, drawings, engineering, hardware configuration information, marketing, finances or other business information disclosed by the Company either directly or indirectly in writing, orally or by drawings or inspection of parts or equipment.

(b)           Non-Use and Non-Disclosure.  Consultant will not, during or subsequent to the term of this Agreement, use the Company’s Confidential Information for any purpose whatsoever other than the performance of the Services on behalf of the Company or disclose the Company’s Confidential Information to any third party.  It is understood that said Confidential Information shall remain the sole property of the Company.  Consultant further agrees to take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information including, but not limited to, having each employee of Consultant, if any, with access to any Confidential Information, execute a nondisclosure agreement containing provisions in the Company’s favor identical to Section 2 of this Agreement.  Confidential Information does not include information which: (i) is known to Consultant at the time of disclosure to Consultant by the Company as evidenced by written records of Consultant; (ii) has become publicly known and made generally available through no wrongful act of Consultant; or (iii) has been rightfully received by Consultant from a third party who is authorized to make such disclosure.  Without the Company’s prior written approval, Consultant will not directly or indirectly disclose to anyone the existence of this Agreement or the fact that Consultant has this arrangement with the Company.

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(c)           Third Party Confidential Information.  Consultant recognizes that the Company has received and in the future will receive from third parties their confidential or proprietary information subject to a duty on the Company’s part to maintain the confidentiality of such information and to use it only for certain limited purposes.  Consultant agrees that Consultant owes the Company and such third parties, during the term of this Agreement and thereafter, a duty to hold all such confidential or proprietary information in the strictest confidence and not to disclose it to any person, firm or corporation or to use it except as necessary in carrying out the Services for the Company consistent with the Company’s agreement with such third party.

(d)           Other Consultant Confidential Information.  Consultant agrees that Consultant will not, during the term of this Agreement, improperly use or disclose any proprietary information or trade secrets of any third party with which Consultant has an agreement or duty to keep in confidence information acquired by Consultant, if any, and that Consultant will not bring onto the premises of the Company any unpublished document or proprietary information belonging to such party unless consented to in writing by such party.  Consultant will indemnify the Company and hold it harmless from and against all claims, liabilities, damages and expenses, including reasonable attorneys fees and costs of suit, arising out of or in connection with any alleged or actual violation or misappropriation of a third party’s rights resulting in whole or in part from the Company’s use of the work product of Consultant under this Agreement.

(e)           Return of Materials.  Upon the termination of this Agreement, or upon Company’s earlier request, Consultant will deliver to the Company all of the Company’s property or Confidential Information that Consultant may have in Consultant’s possession or control.

3.      OWNERSHIP

(a)           Assignment.  Consultant agrees that all copyrightable material, notes, records, drawings, designs, inventions, improvements, developments, discoveries and trade secrets (collectively, “Work Product”) conceived, discovered, developed or reduced to practice by Consultant, solely or in collaboration with others, during the term of this Agreement which relate in any manner to the business of the Company that Consultant may be directed to undertake, investigate or experiment with, or which Consultant may become associated with in work, investigation or experimentation in the Company’s line of business in performing the Services hereunder, are the sole property of the Company.  Consultant further agrees to assign (or cause to be assigned) and does hereby assign fully to the Company all Work Product and any copyrights, patents, mask work rights or other intellectual property rights relating thereto.  Consultant hereby waives any and all moral rights.

(b)           Further Assurances.  Consultant agrees to assist the Company, or its designee, at the Company’s expense, in every proper way to secure the Company’s rights in the Work Product and any copyrights, patents, mask work rights or other intellectual property rights relating thereto in any and all countries, including the disclosure to the Company of all pertinent information and data with respect thereto, the execution of all applications, specifications, oaths, assignments and all other instruments which the Company shall deem necessary in order to apply for and obtain such rights and in order to assign and convey to the Company, its successors, assigns and nominees the sole and exclusive right, title and interest in and to such Work Product, and any copyrights, patents, mask work rights or other intellectual property rights relating thereto.  Consultant further agrees that Consultant’s obligation to execute or cause to be executed, when it is in Consultant’s power to do so, any such instrument or papers shall continue after the termination of this Agreement.

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(c)           Pre-Existing Materials.  Consultant agrees that if in the course of performing the Services, Consultant incorporates into any Work Product developed hereunder any invention, improvement, development, concept, discovery or other proprietary information owned by Consultant or in which Consultant has an interest: (i) Consultant shall inform Company, in writing before incorporating such invention, improvement, development, concept, discovery or other proprietary information into any Work Product; and (ii) the Company is hereby granted and shall have a nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide license to use, perform, display, make, reproduce, make derivative works, import, sell, offer for sale, license, distribute, and otherwise dispose of such invention, improvement, development, concept, discovery or other proprietary information as part of or in connection with such Work Product, with the right to license such rights to others.  Consultant shall not incorporate any invention, improvement, development, concept, discovery or other proprietary information owned by any third party into any Invention without Company’s prior written permission.

(d)           Attorney in Fact.  Consultant agrees that if the Company is unable because of Consultant’s unavailability, dissolution, mental or physical incapacity, or for any other reason, to secure Consultant’s signature to apply for or to pursue any application for any United States or foreign patents or mask work or copyright registrations covering the Work Product assigned to the Company above, then Consultant hereby irrevocably designates and appoints the Company and its duly authorized officers and agents as Consultant’s agent and attorney in fact, to act for and in Consultant’s behalf and stead to execute and file any such applications and to do all other lawfully permitted acts to further the prosecution and issuance of patents, copyright and mask work registrations thereon with the same legal force and effect as if executed by Consultant.

4.      WARRANTIES

(a)           Consultant Warranty.  Consultant shall perform the obligations described herein in a good and workmanlike manner with due diligence and in full compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and all mutually agreed to specifications, statements of work, and acceptance criteria.  Consultant, at its expense, shall use reasonable efforts to correct any Services or Work Product performed by or delivered by Consultant that do not conform to the foregoing warranty.

(b)           Further Warranties. Consultant further warrants that: (i) the Work Product is or will be original to Consultant; (ii) Consultant has not previously granted and will not grant any rights in the Work Product to any third party that are inconsistent with the rights granted to Company herein; (iii) each of Consultant’s employees, consultants, contractors, partners, or agents who has been or will be involved in the performance of the Services has or will have signed an agreement with Consultant conveying all proprietary and intellectual property rights in or relating to the Work Product to Consultant and agreeing to maintain in confidence all trade secrets and non-Consultant proprietary information embodied in the Work Product or acquired while performing the Services or having access to Work Product; (iv) all Work Product, and the intended uses thereof, shall be free of any third party claims with respect to intellectual property or other proprietary rights and shall be free of any third party liens, encumbrances, security interests, or any similar restrictions; (v) unless provided by Company, Consultant will provide all necessary personnel, facilities, and materials to facilitate efficient and effective completion of the Services; (vi) Consultant will exert Consultant’s best efforts to use a repeatable and proven process to design, develop, test, deliver, and document the Work Product, or any part thereof; and (vii) Consultant has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement, to carry out its obligations under this Agreement and to grant the rights granted to Company hereunder.

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(c)           Warranty Indemnity.  Consultant shall indemnify and hold the Company harmless from and against any claims, damages, or liabilities resulting from Consultant’s breach of the foregoing warranties.

5.      CONFLICTING OBLIGATIONS

(a)           Consultant certifies that Consultant has no outstanding agreement or obligation that is in conflict with any of the provisions of this Agreement, or that would preclude Consultant from complying with the provisions hereof, and further certifies that Consultant will not enter into any such conflicting agreement during the term of this Agreement.

(b)           In view of Consultant’s access to the Company’s trade secrets and proprietary know-how, Consultant further agrees that Consultant will not, without Company’s prior written consent, design identical or substantially similar designs as any that may be developed in connection with this Agreement for any third party during the term of this Agreement and for a period of twelve (12) months after the termination of this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that the obligations in this Section 5 are ancillary to Consultant’s nondisclosure obligations under Section 2.

6.      REPORTS

Consultant agrees that he will from time to time during the term of this Agreement or any extension thereof keep the Company advised as to Consultant’s progress in performing the Services hereunder and that Consultant will, as requested by the Company, prepare written reports with respect thereto.  It is understood that the time required in the preparation of such written reports shall be considered time devoted to the performance of Consultant’s Services.

7.      TERM AND TERMINATION

(a)           Term.  This Agreement will commence on the date first written above and will continue until August 15, 2008 ; or (ii) termination as provided below.

(b)           Termination.  The Company may terminate this Agreement immediately and without prior notice if Consultant: (i) refuses to or is unable to perform the Services, or (ii) is in breach of any material provision of this Agreement or the Separation Agreement.  Any determination of whether the Consultant has met the termination requirements of 7(b) shall be made by the Company in its sole discretion.

(c)           Survival.  Upon termination of this Agreement pursuant to Section 7(a) or (b), all rights and duties of the parties toward each other shall cease except:

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(i)               that the Company shall be obliged to pay, within thirty (30) days of the effective date of termination, all amounts owing to Consultant for Services completed and accepted by the Company prior to the termination date and related expenses, if any, in accordance with the provisions of Section 1; and

(ii)              Sections 2 (Confidentiality), 3 (Ownership), 4 (Warranties), 5 (Conflicting Obligations), 9 (Independent Contractor), and 11 (Arbitration and Equitable Relief) shall survive termination of this Agreement.

8.      ASSIGNMENT

Neither this Agreement nor any right hereunder or interest herein may be assigned or transferred by Consultant without the express written consent of the Company.  The Company may assign this Agreement in its discretion.

9.      INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR

(a)           Nature of Relationship.  It is the express intention of the parties that Consultant is an independent contractor.  Nothing in this Agreement shall in any way be construed to constitute Consultant as an agent, employee or representative of the Company, but Consultant shall perform the Services hereunder as an independent contractor.  Consultant agrees to furnish (or reimburse the Company for) all tools and materials necessary to accomplish this contract, and shall incur all expenses associated with performance, except as expressly provided on Exhibit 1 of this Agreement.  Consultant acknowledges and agrees that Consultant is obligated to report as income all compensation received by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement, and Consultant agrees to and acknowledges the obligation to pay all self-employment and other taxes thereon.

(b)           Independent Contractor Indemnification.  Consultant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Company and its directors, officers and employees from and against all taxes, losses, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and other legal expenses, arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with: (i) any negligent, reckless or intentionally wrongful act of Consultant or Consultant’s assistants, employees or agents; (ii) a determination by a court or agency that the Consultant is not an independent contractor; (iii) any breach by the Consultant or Consultant’s assistants, employees or agents of any of the covenants contained in this Agreement; (iv) any failure of Consultant to perform the Services in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations; or (v) any violation or claimed violation of a third party’s rights resulting in whole or in part from the Company’s use of the work product of Consultant under this Agreement.

10.           BENEFITS

Consultant acknowledges and agrees and it is the intent of the parties hereto that neither Consultant nor any employees or contractors of Consultant receive any Company-sponsored benefits from the Company either as a consultant or employee.  Such benefits include, but are not limited to, paid vacation, sick leave, medical insurance, and 401(k) participation.  If Consultant is reclassified by a state or federal agency or court as an employee, Consultant will become a reclassified employee and will receive no benefits except those mandated by state or federal law, even if by the terms of the Company’s benefit plans in effect at the time of such reclassification Consultant would otherwise be eligible for such benefits.

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11.           ARBITRATION AND EQUITABLE RELIEF

(a)           Disputes.  Except as provided in Section 11(d), the Company and Consultant agree that any dispute or controversy arising out of, relating to or in connection with the interpretation, validity, construction, performance, breach or termination of this Agreement shall be settled by binding arbitration to be held in [Insert County], Illinois, in accordance with the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association.  The arbitrator may grant injunctions 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 of competent jurisdiction.

(b)           Consent to Personal Jurisdiction.  The arbitrator(s) shall apply Illinois law to the merits of any dispute or claim, without reference to conflicts of law rules.  Consultant hereby consents to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in DuPage County, Illinois for any action or proceeding arising from or relating to this Agreement or relating to any arbitration in which the parties are participants.

(c)           Costs.  The Company and Consultant shall each pay one-half of the costs and expenses of such arbitration, and each shall separately pay its counsel fees and expenses unless otherwise required by law.

(d)           Equitable Relief.  The parties may apply to any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or other interim or conservatory relief, as necessary, without breach of this arbitration agreement and without abridgment of the powers of the arbitrator.

(e)           Acknowledgment.  CONSULTANT HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS SECTION 11, WHICH DISCUSSES ARBITRATION.  CONSULTANT UNDERSTANDS THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, CONSULTANT AGREES TO SUBMIT ANY CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF, RELATING TO, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, OR THE INTERPRETATION, VALIDITY, CONSTRUCTION, PERFORMANCE, BREACH OR TERMINATION THEREOF, TO BINDING ARBITRATION, EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 11(d), AND THAT THIS ARBITRATION CLAUSE CONSTITUTES A WAIVER OF CONSULTANT’S RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND RELATES TO THE RESOLUTION OF ALL DISPUTES RELATING TO ALL ASPECTS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES.

12.           GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the internal substantive laws, but not the choice of law rules, of the State of Illinois.

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13.           ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is the entire agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior agreements between them, whether written or oral, with respect to the subject matter hereof, with the exception of the Separation Agreement and Release between Consultant and the Company (the “Separation Agreement”), and any agreement expressly survived under the Separation Agreement.  No waiver, alteration, or modification of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by Consultant and a designated representative of the Company upon written authorization via a resolution of the Company’s Board of Directors.

14.           ATTORNEY’S FEES

In any court action at law or equity which is brought by one of the parties to enforce or interpret the provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, in addition to any other relief to which that party may be entitled.

15.           SEVERABILITY

The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Agreement, or any terms thereof, shall not affect the validity of this Agreement as a whole, which shall at all times remain in full force and effect.

16.           NOTICES

Any notice shall be addressed to the party being notified at the address set forth in this Agreement or such other address as either party may notify the other of and shall be deemed given upon delivery if personally delivered or transmitted via facsimile or reliable overnight carrier (with tracking capability), or forty-eight (48) hours after being deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

Company:	Consultant:
M-Wave, Inc.
By:
Print Name:	Print Name:
Title:	Date:
Date:	Address:
Address:

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EXHIBIT 1

SERVICES AND COMPENSATION

1. Contact.  Consultant’s principal Company contact:

(a)  Name:  Joe Turek

(b)  Title:  Chairman

2. Services.  Consultant will render to the Company the following Services:

Consultant will perform the services requested by the Company, including any assistance with the transition of Consultant’s responsibilities as the former Chief Executive Officer of the Company and assistance regarding business matters of the Company.  Consultant shall also perform such other duties and responsibilities as the Company’s CEO and/or the Board of Directors shall from time to time assign to him.

Consultant shall provide a written report to the Company, weekly, of all Services performed under this Agreement.

3. Compensation.  Consultant will receive the following compensation for the Services:

(a)  Payment: Consultant shall receive Fifteen Thousand Dollars and No/Cents ($15,000.00) per thirty (30) day period for the Services provided under this Agreement (not to exceed $60,000.00 dollars total for all Services provided hereunder and subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement).  Any such payment may be pro-rated as necessary for a partial thirty (30) day period of service by Consultant.  Consultant shall provide invoices for all Services performed under this Agreement, which shall be provided at the end of the thirty (30) day period in which the relevant Services were provided. The Company shall provide payment for such Services within five (5) business days from receipt of the invoice from Consultant.

(b)  Expenses: The Company shall provide reimbursement of certain pre-approved expenses incurred by Consultant with the prior written consent of the Company’s Board of Directors, in its sole discretion, in connection with the performance of the Services hereunder.  The Company shall provide reimbursement for such expenses within five (5) business days from receipt of the expense report and any required supporting documentation (as requested by the Company) from Consultant.

(c)  Records and Reports: Consultant agrees to keep accurate and complete records regarding the performance of all Services for the Company and to provide such detailed records in his weekly report .

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

M-Wave’s Mayer Resigns His Interim CEO Post

FRANKLIN PARK, IL--(MARKET WIRE)—April 17, 2008 -- M-Wave, Inc. (Over the Counter Pink Sheets:MWAV.PK - - News), a provider of international procurement services, and a virtual manufacturer of customer-specified electronic components, sub-assemblies, and consumer products, announced today that Jim Mayer, Interim CEO and Chief Restructuring Officer, had resigned his post April 11, 2008.  Joe Turek, Chairman of the Company, will assume the additional role of chief executive officer.

Mayer joined the Company in April 2003 as a consultant to the board of directors.  At that time, M-Wave, a domestic manufacturer of high performance circuit boards, was struggling from a shakeout that followed the bursting of the internet bubble in the telecommunications sector.  After substantial restructuring efforts, the Company stabilized and Mr. Mayer and Mr. Turek embarked upon a fundamental shift from manufacturing to supply and procurement services linking midsize assembly firms with Asian supply sources, including value added consulting and inventory management tools. In August 2004, Mr. Mayer was named the Company’s CEO.

In 2005, the secondary focus of M-Wave was to secure a merger sponsored by its principal private equity firm. In late March 2008 it became apparent that the Company would not be able to raise necessary funds to facilitate such a merger or remain listed on the NASDAQ Capital Markets stock exchange. M-Wave is now studying its strategic options and a market maker has made application to provide quotation of the Company on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board system controlled by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

“Jim Mayer has left an indelible mark on M-Wave.  We would not have survived without his persistence, knowledge and creativity, first restructuring and then reinventing our business model. We thank him for his years of service and wish him only the best,” remarked Joe Turek, M-Wave’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Mayer will remain an advisor to M-Wave through August 2008.

About M-Wave, Inc.

M-Wave provides supply chain services and sources printed circuit boards, custom electronic components, extrusions, assemblies, and non-electronic products from Southeast Asia. The parts and components sourced are utilized in a wide range of commercial and industrial electronics, contract manufacturing and other consumer products. M-Wave additionally offers domestic and international supply chain services for its second and third-tier customers.

Actual results and the timing of certain events discussed herein could differ materially from those projected in or contemplated by forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, the risk factors and other disclosures contained in M-Wave, Inc.'s annual reports on Form 10-KSB for the period ended December 31, 2007, and the other disclosures contained in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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