X0201 42003-10-08 0000044471 GUILFORD MILLS INC GMIL 0001210207 MONAHAN MICHAEL T C/O GUILFORD MILLS, INC. 6001 WEST MARKET STREET GREENSBORO NC 27409 1000Stock Option (Right to Buy)10.442003-10-084A040000A2013-10-04Common Stock 40004000DThe option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on October 4, 2004Robert A. Emken, Jr., Attorney-in-Fact2003-10-08