X0202 4 2004-09-09 0 0000914713 MILLS CORP MLS 0001279371 ETTENGER MARK D 1300 WILSON BOULEVARD SUITE 400 ARLINGTON VA 22209 0 1 0 0 President Restricted Stock Units 2004-09-09 4 A 0 110000 0.00 A Common Stock 110000 110000 D Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of The Mills Corporation common stock. The restricted stock units vest 50% on January 1, 2005, with the balance vesting on January 1, 2006. Under various circumstances the restricted stock units vest earlier in the event Mr. Ettenger's employment is terminated. Upon the restricted stock units vesting, The Mills Corporation will deliver to Mr. Ettenger one share of common stock for each restricted stock unit. /s/ Mark D. Ettenger 2004-09-13