X0202 4 2005-10-03 0 0000914713 MILLS CORP MLS 0001245872 BRAITHWAITE JAMES C C/O KAN AM 3290 NORTHSIDE PARKWAY, SUITE 825 ATLANTA GA 30327 1 0 0 0 Units of Limited Partnership Interests 2005-10-03 5 G 0 E 1000 D Common Stock 1000 308476 D Units of Limited Partnership Interests 2005-10-03 5 G 0 E 1000 A Common Stock 1000 1000 I See footnote Units of Limited Partnership Interests Common Stock 27994 I See footnote Units represent limited partnership interests in The Mills Limited Partnership, the Operating Partnership of the Registrant and of which the Registrant is the sole general partner and majority unit holder. The Units are currently exchangeable beginning one year after their issuance for common stock of the Registrant (on a 1-for-1 basis) or, at the Registrant's election, for the cash value of such common stock. The Units are currently exchangeable for common stock of the registrant during four periods a year as specified in the partnership agreement of The Mills Limited Partnership. There is no expiration date for the exchange for Units for common stock of the registrant. This transfer of Units by gift did not involve any payment of consideration. These Units are held by The Braithwaite Family Foundation. The reporting person is the Trustee of The Braithwaite Family Foundation. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these Units except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. The Braithwaite Family Partnership LP has not transacted in the Units it beneficially owns. These Units are held by Braithwaite Family Partnership, LP. The reporting person is the sole general partner of Braithwaite Family Partnership, LP. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these Units except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. /s/ James C. Braithwaite 2005-10-18