FORM 10-Q

                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549


            [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                  For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2005

                                       OR
            [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) of
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                        For the transition period from _____ to

                           Commission File No. 1-11986

                       TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC.
             (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)

       NORTH CAROLINA                                           56-1815473
    (State or other jurisdiction                            (I.R.S. Employer
   of incorporation or organization)                         Identification No.)

       3200 Northline Avenue, Suite 360, Greensboro, North Carolina 27408
                    (Address of principal executive offices)
                                   (Zip code)

                                 (336) 292-3010
              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the  preceding 12 months (or for such  shorter  period that the  Registrant  was
required  to file  such  reports),  and  (2) has  been  subject  to such  filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No

Indicate  by check mark  whether  the  registrant  is an  accelerated  filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Yes X No -

                       27,611,416 shares of Common Stock,
                $.01 par value, outstanding as of April 29, 2005


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                       TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC.

                                      Index

                          Part I. Financial Information

                                                                     Page Number
Item 1.  Financial Statements (Unaudited)

         Consolidated Statements of Operations
           For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004             3

         Consolidated Balance Sheets
           As of March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004                     4

         Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
           For the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004             5

         Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                       6

Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
          Condition and Results of Operations                            12

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      22

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures                                         22

                           Part II. Other Information

Item 1.  Legal proceedings                                               23

Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                                23

Signatures                                                               24





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                          TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                  (In thousands, except per share data)

                                                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                                                           March 31,
                                                                                        2005         2004
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                         (unaudited)
REVENUES
                                                                                           
  Base rentals                                                                      $ 31,861     $ 31,460
  Percentage rentals                                                                     886          711
  Expense reimbursements                                                              14,297       11,886
  Other income                                                                           947          850
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       Total revenues                                                                 47,991       44,907
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EXPENSES
  Property operating                                                                  16,240       13,423
  General and administrative                                                           3,044        3,157
  Depreciation and amortization                                                       12,930       12,157
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                                                 32,214       28,737
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Operating income                                                                      15,777       16,170
  Interest expense                                                                     8,228        8,864
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Income before equity in earnings of unconsolidated
  joint ventures, minority interests, discontinued operations
  and loss on sale of real estate                                                      7,549        7,306
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures                                      191          165
Minority interests
  Consolidated joint venture                                                          (6,624)      (6,593)
  Operating partnership                                                                 (202)        (159)
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Income from continuing operations                                                        914          719
Discontinued operations, net of minority interest                                        ---          293
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before loss on sale of real estate                                                914        1,012
Loss on sale of real estate, net of minority interest                                 (3,843)         ---
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income (loss)                                                                   $ (2,929)     $ 1,012
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Basic earnings per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations                                            $   (.11)     $   .03
Net income (loss)                                                                   $   (.11)     $   .04
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Diluted earnings per common share:
Income (loss) from continuing operations                                            $   (.11)     $   .03
Net income (loss)                                                                   $   (.11)     $   .04
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dividends paid per common share                                                     $  .3125      $ .3075
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


The  accompanying  notes are an integral  part of these  consolidated  financial
statements.

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                    TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (In thousands, except share data)

                                                                             March 31,           December 31,
                                                                                2005                 2004
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                     (unaudited)
ASSETS
 Rental Property
                                                                                              
   Land                                                                       $113,355              $ 113,830
   Buildings, improvements and fixtures                                        955,931                963,563
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                                                                             1,069,286              1,077,393
   Accumulated depreciation                                                   (228,252)              (224,622)
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   Rental property, net                                                        841,034                852,771
 Cash and cash equivalents                                                       6,531                  4,103
 Deferred charges, net                                                          55,611                 58,851
 Other assets                                                                   21,536                 20,653
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     Total assets                                                             $924,712              $ 936,378
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LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTERESTS AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Liabilities
 Debt
   Senior, unsecured notes                                                    $100,000              $ 100,000
   Mortgages payable (including a debt premium
     of $8,558 and $9,346, respectively)                                       305,983                308,342
   Unsecured note                                                               53,500                 53,500
   Unsecured lines of credit                                                    33,455                 26,165
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                                                                               492,938                488,007
 Construction trade payables                                                     9,781                 11,918
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                          25,753                 17,026
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Total liabilities                                                         528,472                516,951
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 Commitments
 Minority interests
   Consolidated joint venture                                                  223,895                222,673
   Operating partnership                                                        31,045                 35,621
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     Total minority interests                                                  254,940                258,294
 Shareholders' equity
  Common shares, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized,
   27,611,416 and 27,443,016 shares issued and outstanding
   at March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004, respectively                           276                    274
  Paid in capital                                                              277,857                274,340
  Distributions in excess of net income                                       (129,917)              (109,506)
  Deferred compensation                                                         (6,844)                (3,975)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                             (72)                   ---
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     Total shareholders' equity                                                141,300                161,133
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      Total liabilities, minority interests and shareholders' equity          $924,712              $ 936,378
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


The  accompanying  notes are an integral  part of these  consolidated  financial
statements.

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                                  TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                                         CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                                     (In thousands)
                                                                                                 Three Months Ended
                                                                                                      March 31,
                                                                                                2005                2004
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                       (unaudited)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
                                                                                                            
 Net income (loss)                                                                           $ (2,929)            $ 1,012
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
  operating activities
   Depreciation and amortization (including discontinued operations)                           12,930              12,376
   Amortization of deferred financing costs                                                       353                 363
   Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures                                           (191)               (165)
   Consolidated joint venture minority interest                                                 6,624               6,593
   Operating partnership minority interest
     (including discontinued operations)                                                         (645)                230
   Compensation expense related to restricted shares
     and share options granted                                                                    242                  14
   Amortization of premium on assumed indebtedness                                               (787)               (610)
   Loss on sale of real estate                                                                  4,690                 ---
   Distributions received from unconsolidated joint ventures                                      450                 375
   Net accretion of market rent rate adjustment                                                   (46)                (60)
   Straight-line base rent adjustment                                                            (112)                (84)
   Increase (decrease) due to changes in:
     Other assets                                                                                (550)                (80)
     Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                     (2,222)                508
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     Net cash provided by operating activites                                                  17,807              20,472
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  Additions to rental property                                                                 (6,353)             (2,517)
  Additions to investments in unconsolidated joint ventures                                      (600)                ---
  Additions to deferred lease costs                                                              (573)               (239)
  Net proceeds from sale of real estate                                                         1,959                 ---
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     Net cash used in investing activities                                                     (5,567)             (2,756)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  Cash dividends paid                                                                          (8,577)             (8,191)
  Distributions to consolidated joint venture minority interest                                (5,402)             (4,404)
  Distributions to operating partnership minority interest                                     (1,896)             (1,866)
  Net proceeds from sale of common shares                                                         ---              13,173
  Proceeds from issuance of debt                                                               41,440              26,075
  Repayments of debt                                                                          (35,722)            (45,363)
  Additions to deferred financing costs                                                           ---                  (3)
  Proceeds from exercise of share and unit options                                                345               3,808
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     Net cash used in financing activities                                                     (9,812)            (16,771)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                                       2,428                 945
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period                                                  4,103               9,836
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                                                      $ 6,531            $ 10,781
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The  accompanying  notes are an integral  part of these  consolidated  financial
statements.

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              TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 March 31, 2005
                                   (Unaudited)

1.   Business

Tanger  Factory Outlet  Centers,  Inc., a  fully-integrated,  self-administered,
self-managed real estate investment trust ("REIT"),  develops, owns and operates
factory  outlet  centers.  We are  recognized  as one of the largest  owners and
operators  of  factory  outlet  centers in the  United  States of  America  with
ownership  interests  in or  management  responsibilities  for 33  centers in 22
states  totaling  8.7 million  square feet of gross  leasble  area ("GLA") as of
March 31, 2005. We provide all development,  leasing and management services for
our  centers.  The  factory  outlet  centers and other  assets of the  Company's
business  are  held by,  and all of its  operations  are  conducted  by,  Tanger
Properties Limited Partnership. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term
the "Company" refers to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. and subsidiaries and
the term "Operating Partnership" refers to Tanger Properties Limited Partnership
and  subsidiaries.  The terms  "we",  "our" and "us" refer to the Company or the
Company and the Operating Partnership together, as the context requires.

2.   Basis of Presentation

Our unaudited  consolidated  financial statements have been prepared pursuant to
accounting  principles  generally  accepted in the United  States of America and
should be read in conjunction  with the  consolidated  financial  statements and
notes thereto of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31,
2004.  Certain  information and note disclosures  normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with accounting  principles generally accepted
in the United States of America have been  condensed or omitted  pursuant to the
Securities and Exchange  Commission's  ("SEC") rules and  regulations,  although
management  believes that the  disclosures  are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading.

The  accompanying   unaudited  consolidated  financial  statements  include  our
accounts,  our wholly-owned  subsidiaries,  as well as the Operating Partnership
and its  subsidiaries  including  accounts  of  joint  ventures  required  to be
consolidated  under the  provisions  of  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board
Interpretation  No. 46  (Revised  2003):  "Consolidation  of  Variable  Interest
Entities:  An  Interpretation  of ARB No.  51 ("FIN  46R") and  reflect,  in the
opinion of management,  all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the
interim consolidated financial statements.  All such adjustments are of a normal
and  recurring  nature.   Intercompany   balances  and  transactions  have  been
eliminated in consolidation.

Investments  in  real  estate  joint  ventures  that  represent  non-controlling
ownership  interests are  accounted  for using the equity method of  accounting.
These investments are recorded  initially at cost and subsequently  adjusted for
our net  equity  in the  venture's  income  (loss)  and cash  contributions  and
distributions.  Our investments are included in other assets in our consolidated
balance sheets.

Certain  amounts  in  the  2004  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been
reclassified to conform to the 2005 presentation. See Footnote 5.

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3.   Development of Rental Properties

We are currently underway with construction of a 46,400 square foot expansion at
our center located in Locust Grove, Georgia. The estimated cost of the expansion
is $6.6  million.  We  currently  expect to complete the  expansion  with stores
commencing operations during the summer of 2005. Tenants will include Polo/Ralph
Lauren,  Sketchers,   Children's  Place  and  others.  Upon  completion  of  the
expansion, our Locust Grove center will total approximately 294,000 square feet.

4.   Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Joint Ventures

Our investment in unconsolidated real estate joint ventures as of March 31, 2005
and  December 31, 2004 was $7.0 million and $6.7  million,  respectively.  These
investments are recorded initially at cost and subsequently adjusted for our net
equity in the venture's  income(loss) and cash  contributions and distributions.
Our  investments  in real estate joint ventures are included in other assets and
are also  reduced by 50% of the  profits  earned  for  leasing  and  development
services we provide to TWMB. The following  management,  leasing and development
fees were  recognized  from  services  provided to TWMB during the quarter ended
March 31, 2005 and 2004 (in thousands):

                                                           Three months
                                                          Ended March 31,
                                                        2005          2004
          ---------------------------------------- ------------ ----------------
          Fee:
             Management                                   $ 78           $ 68
             Leasing                                         5             61
             Development                                    --              5
          ---------------------------------------- ------------ ----------------
              Total Fees                                  $ 83           $134
          ---------------------------------------- ------------ ----------------

Our carrying value of investments in unconsolidated  joint ventures differs from
our share of the assets reported in the "Summary Balance Sheets - Unconsolidated
Joint  Ventures"  shown below due to  adjustments  to the book basis,  including
intercompany   profits  on  sales  of  services  that  are  capitalized  by  the
unconsolidated  joint ventures.  The differences in basis are amortized over the
various useful lives of the related assets.

TWMB Associates, LLC

During March 2005, TWMB  Associates,  LLC ("TWMB"),  a joint venture in which we
have a 50% ownership interest, entered into an interest rate swap agreement with
Bank of America for a notional amount of $35 million for five years.  Under this
agreement,  TWMB  receives  a floating  interest  rate based on the 30 day LIBOR
index and pays a fixed interest rate of 4.59%. This swap effectively changes the
payment of interest on $35 million of variable  rate mortgage debt to fixed rate
debt for the contract period at a rate of 5.99%.

In April 2005,  TWMB obtained  permanent  financing to replace the  construction
loan debt that was utilized to build the outlet  center in Myrtle  Beach,  South
Carolina. The new mortgage amount is $35.8 million with a rate of LIBOR + 1.40%.
The note is for a term of five years with  payments of interest  only.  In April
2010, TWMB has the option to extend the maturity date of the loan two more years
until  2012.  All  debt  incurred  by  this  unconsolidated   joint  venture  is
collateralized by its property.

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Deer Park Enterprise, LLC

In October 2003,  Deer Park  Enterprise,  LLC ("Deer Park"),  a joint venture in
which we have a one-third  ownership  interest,  entered  into a  sale-leaseback
transaction  for the  location on which it  ultimately  will  develop a shopping
center that will  contain  both outlet and big box retail  tenants in Deer Park,
New York.  The agreement  consisted of the sale of the property to Deer Park for
$29 million  which was being leased back to the seller under an operating  lease
agreement.  In November  2004,  the tenant gave notice  (within the terms of the
lease) that they intended to, and  subsequently  did, vacate the facility in May
2005. Annual rents received from the tenant were $3.4 million.  During the first
quarter  of 2005,  we made an  equity  contribution  of  $600,000  to Deer  Park
Enterprise,   LLC  ("Deer  Park").   Both  of  the  other  members  made  equity
contributions equal to ours during the quarter.

Tanger Wisconsin Dells, LLC

In March 2005, we established Tanger Wisconsin Dells, LLC ("Wisconsin Dells"), a
joint  venture  in  which  we have a 50%  ownership  interest  with  Tall  Pines
Development of Wisconsin Dells,  LLC ("Tall Pines") as our venture  partner,  to
construct and operate a Tanger Outlet center in Wisconsin Dells,  Wisconsin.  As
of March 31, 2005, no capital  contributions  had been made by either member. We
have begun the early  development  and leasing of the site. We currently  expect
the center to be approximately 250,000 square feet upon total build out with the
initial phase scheduled to open in 2006.


Condensed  combined summary  unaudited  financial  information of joint ventures
accounted for using the equity method is as follows (in thousands):


                                                   As of              As of
Summary Balance Sheets                           March 31,          December 31,
 - Unconsolidated Joint Ventures:                  2005                2004
- ---------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------------
Assets:
  Investment properties at cost, net               $67,399           $69,865
  Cash and cash equivalents                          4,319             2,449
  Deferred charges, net                              1,305             1,973
  Other assets                                       3,869             2,826
- ---------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------------
     Total assets                                  $76,892           $77,113
- ---------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------------
Liabilities and Owners' Equity:
  Mortgages payable                                $60,254           $59,708
  Construction trade payables                          426               578
  Accounts payable and other liabilities               828               702
- ---------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------------
      Total liabilities                             61,508            60,988
  Owners' equity                                    15,384            16,125
- ---------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------------
      Total liabilities and owners' equity         $76,892           $77,113
- ---------------------------------------------- ------------- -------------------


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    Summary Statement of Operations                      Three months ended
     - Unconsolidated Joint Ventures:                         March 31,

                                                       2005                2004
    ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------

    Revenues                                          $2,511             $2,075
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------
    Expenses:
       Property operating                                974                775
       General and administrative                         --                  1
       Depreciation and amortization                     767                623
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------
             Total expenses                             1,741              1,399
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------
    Operating income                                     770                676
    Interest expense                                     417                380
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------
    Net income                                         $ 353              $ 296
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------
    Tanger's share of:
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------
    Net income                                         $ 191              $ 165
    Depreciation (real estate related)                 $ 369              $ 300
    ----------------------------------------- --------------- ------------------


5.   Disposition of Properties

In February  2005,  we completed  the sale of the outlet  center on our property
located in  Seymour,  Indiana  and  recognized  a loss of $3.8  million,  net of
minority interest of $847,000. Net proceeds received from the sale of the center
were approximately $2.0 million.  We continue to have a significant  interest in
the property by retaining  several  outparcels and  significant  excess land. As
such, the results of operations  from the property  continue to be recorded as a
component  of income  from  continuing  operations  and the loss on sale of real
estate is  reflected  outside  the  caption  discontinued  operations  under the
guidance of Regulation S-X 210.3-15.

Below is a summary  of the  results  of  operations  for the North  Conway,  New
Hampshire  and  Dalton,  Georgia  properties  sold  during  the second and third
quarters of 2004,  which are accounted  for under the  provisions of FAS 144 (in
thousands):

                                                                Three
                                                             Months Ended
                                                            March 31, 2004
- --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------
Revenues
   Base rentals                                                   $ 601
   Expense reimbursements                                           262
   Other income                                                       9
- --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------
     Total revenues                                                 872
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Expenses:
   Property operating                                               288
   General and administrative                                         2
   Depreciation and amortization                                    218
- --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------
       Total expenses                                               508
- --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------
Discontinued operations before minority interest                    364
   Minority interest                                                (71)
- --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------
Discontinued operations                                           $ 293
- --------------------------------------------------------- -------------------

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6.   Other Comprehensive Income - Derivative Financial Instruments

During the first  quarter of 2005,  TWMB  entered  into an  interest  rate swap.
TWMB's interest rate swap agreement has been designated as a cash flow hedge and
is carried on TWMB's balance sheet at fair value. At March 31, 2005, our portion
of the fair value of TWMB's  hedge is recorded as a reduction to  investment  in
joint ventures of approximately $88,000.

                                                              Three Months Ended
                                                                  March 31,
                                                              2005          2004
- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------

Net income (loss)                                         $ (2,929)       $1,012
- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Other comprehensive income (loss):
    Change in fair value of our portion of
      TWMB cash flow hedge,
      net of minority interest of $(16) and $5                 (72)           21
- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Other comprehensive income (loss)                              (72)           21
- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------
Total comprehensive income (loss)                         $ (3,001)      $ 1,033
- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------- ------------

7.   Earnings Per Share

The  following  table  sets  forth  a  reconciliation   of  the  numerators  and
denominators  in computing  earnings per share in accordance  with  Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings Per Share (in thousands, except
per share amounts):

                                                         Three Months Ended
                                                              March 31,
                                                          2005          2004
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
Numerator:
   Income from continuing operations
     - basic and diluted                              $    914       $  719
   Loss on sale of real estate                          (3,843)         ---
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
    Adjusted income (loss) from continuing operations   (2,929)         719
   Discontinued operations                                 ---          293
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
   Net income (loss) - basic and diluted              $ (2,929)      $1,012
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
Denominator:
   Basic weighted average common shares                 27,304       26,674
   Effect of outstanding share and unit options            180          301
   Effect of unvested restricted share awards               32          ---
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
   Diluted weighted average common shares               27,516       26,975
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------

Basic earnings per common share:
   Income (loss) from continuing operations            $ (.11)       $  .03
   Discontinued operations                                ---           .01
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
   Net income (loss)                                   $ (.11)       $  .04
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------

Diluted earnings per common share:
   Income (loss) from continuing operations            $ (.11)       $  .03
   Discontinued operations                                ---           .01
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------
   Net income (loss)                                   $ (.11)       $  .04
- --------------------------------------------------- ----------- -------------

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The  computation  of diluted  earnings  per share  excludes  options to purchase
common shares when the exercise  price is greater than the average  market price
of the common shares for the period.  Options  excluded from the  computation of
diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2005 were 6,000.
No options  were  excluded  from the March 31,  2004  calculation.  The  assumed
conversion  of the  partnership  units  held by the  minority  interest  limited
partner as of the beginning of the year,  which would result in the  elimination
of earnings  allocated to the minority  interest in the  Operating  Partnership,
would have no impact on earnings per share since the allocation of earnings to a
partnership unit is equivalent to earnings allocated to a common share.

8.   Deferred Compensation

In March 2005, the Board of Directors  approved the grant of 138,000  restricted
common shares to the independent  directors and certain executive officers. As a
result of the granting of the restricted  common shares, we recorded a charge to
deferred compensation of $3.1 million in the shareholders' equity section of the
consolidated balance sheet.  Compensation expense related to the amortization of
the deferred  compensation  amount is being  recognized in  accordance  with the
vesting schedule of the restricted shares. The independent directors' restricted
common  shares vest ratably over a three year period.  The  executive  officer's
restricted  common  shares  vest over a five year  period  with 50% of the award
vesting  ratably  over that period and 50% vesting  based on the  attainment  of
certain performance criteria.

9.   Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

We purchase  capital  equipment  and incur costs  relating  to  construction  of
facilities,  including tenant  finishing  allowances.  Expenditures  included in
construction  trade  payables  as of March 31,  2005 and 2004  amounted  to $9.8
million  and $5.8  million,  respectively.  We  recognized  charges to  deferred
compensation  related to the issuance of  restricted  common  shares in the 2005
period of $3.1 million. Also on March 1, 2005, our Board of Directors declared a
$.3225  cash  dividend  per  common  share  payable  on May  16,  2005  to  each
shareholder  of record on April 29,  2005,  and  caused a $.6450  per  Operating
Partnership  unit cash  distribution  to be paid to the Operating  Partnership's
minority  interest.  Since the dividend  was  declared  prior to the quarter end
date, we recorded the dividend of $10.9 million in accounts  payable and accrued
expenses as of March 31, 2005.


10.  Subsequent Events

On April 10, 2005 we paid in full at maturity a $13.7  million,  9.77%  mortgage
with New York Life with amounts  available  under our unsecured lines of credit.
The collateral securing the mortgage, our Lancaster,  Pennsylvania property, was
released upon satisfaction of the loan.

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Item 2. Management's  Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.

The  following  discussion  should  be read in  conjunction  with the  unaudited
consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this report. Historical
results and percentage  relationships  set forth in the unaudited,  consolidated
statements  of  operations,   including  trends  which  might  appear,  are  not
necessarily  indicative  of future  operations.  Unless  the  context  indicates
otherwise,  the term "Company" refers to Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. and
subsidiaries and the term "Operating  Partnership"  refers to Tanger  Properties
Limited  Partnership and  subsidiaries.  The terms "we", "our" and "us" refer to
the Company or the Company and the Operating  Partnership  together, as the text
requires.

The  discussion  of  our  results  of  operations  reported  in  the  unaudited,
consolidated  statements of operations compares the three months ended March 31,
2005 with the three months ended March 31, 2004. Certain comparisons between the
periods are made on a percentage  basis as well as on a weighted  average  gross
leasable area ("GLA") basis, a technique which adjusts for certain  increases or
decreases in the number of centers and corresponding  square feet related to the
development,  acquisition,  expansion or disposition of rental  properties.  The
computation of weighted average GLA,  however,  does not adjust for fluctuations
in occupancy which may occur subsequent to the original opening date.

Cautionary Statements

Certain statements made below are forward-looking  statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend for such  forward-looking
statements  to be  covered by the safe  harbor  provisions  for  forward-looking
statements  contained in the Private  Securities Reform Act of 1995 and included
this  statement  for  purposes of complying  with these safe harbor  provisions.
Forward-looking statements,  which are based on certain assumptions and describe
our future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use
of the words "believe", "expect", "intend", "anticipate", "estimate", "project",
or similar expressions.  You should not rely on forward-looking statements since
they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are,
in some cases,  beyond our control and which could materially  affect our actual
results, performance or achievements.  Factors which may cause actual results to
differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the
following:

- -    national and local general economic and market conditions;

- -    demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage or forecast our growth;
     existing  government  regulations  and changes in, or the failure to comply
     with, government regulations;

- -    adverse publicity; liability and other claims asserted against us;

- -    competition;

- -    the  risk  that  we may  not be able to  finance  our  planned  development
     activities;

- -    risks  related to the retail  real  estate  industry  in which we  compete,
     including  the  potential  adverse  impact  of  external  factors  such  as
     inflation, tenant demand for space, consumer confidence, unemployment rates
     and consumer tastes and preferences;

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- -    risks associated with our development activities, such as the potential for
     cost  overruns,  delays  and lack of  predictability  with  respect  to the
     financial returns associated with these development activities;

- -    risks associated with real estate ownership,  such as the potential adverse
     impact of changes in the local  economic  climate on the  revenues  and the
     value of our properties;

- -    risks that we incur a material,  uninsurable loss of our capital investment
     and anticipated  profits from one of our properties,  such as those results
     from wars, earthquakes or hurricanes;

- -    risks that a significant  number of tenants may become unable to meet their
     lease  obligations  or  that  we may be  unable  to  renew  or  re-lease  a
     significant amount of available space on economically favorable terms;

- -    fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting  operating  results;  changes in
     business strategy or development plans;

- -    business disruptions;

- -    the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel;

- -    the ability to realize planned costs savings in acquisitions; and

- -    retention of earnings.

General Overview

At March 31, 2005, we had ownership interests in or management  responsibilities
for 33 centers in 22 states  totaling  8.7 million  square  feet  compared to 40
centers in 23 states  totaling 9.3 million  square feet at March 31,  2004.  The
activity in our  portfolio  of  properties  since  March 31, 2004 is  summarized
below:



                                                    No. of      GLA
                                                    Centers   (000's)   States
- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ---------
As of March 31, 2004                                   40       9,333       23
  Acquisitions/Expansions:
     Myrtle Beach Hwy 17, South Carolina -            ---          78       ---
      (unconsolidated joint venture)
  Dispositions:
     North Conway, New Hampshire (wholly-owned)        (2)        (62)      ---
     Dalton, Georgia (wholly-owned)                    (1)       (173)      ---
     Vero Beach, Florida (managed)                     (1)       (329)      ---
     Seymour, Indiana (wholly-owned)                   (1)       (141)      (1)
     North Conway, New Hampshire (managed)             (2)        (40)      ---
     Other                                             ---         (3)      ---
- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ---------

As of March 31, 2005                                   33       8,663       22
- ------------------------------------------------- ---------- --------- ---------

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A summary of the operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and
2004 is presented in the following table,  expressed in amounts  calculated on a
weighted average GLA basis.

                                                           Three Months Ended
                                                                March 31,
                                                          2005              2004
- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------
GLA at end of period (000's)
   Wholly owned                                          4,925            5,302
   Partially owned (consolidated) (1)                    3,271            3,273
   Partially owned (unconsolidated) (2)                    402              324
   Managed                                                  65              434
- ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------
Total GLA at end of period (000's)                       8,663            9,333
Weighted average GLA (000's) (1) (3)                     8,281            8,339
Occupancy percentage at end of period (4)                  95%              94%

Per square foot for wholly owned and partially owned (consolidated) properties
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenues
   Base rentals                                         $ 3.85           $ 3.77
   Percentage rentals                                      .11              .09
   Expense reimbursements                                 1.73             1.43
   Other income                                            .11              .10
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------
     Total revenues                                       5.80             5.39
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------
Expenses
   Property operating                                     1.96             1.61
   General and administrative                              .37              .38
   Depreciation and amortization                          1.56             1.46
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------
     Total expenses                                       3.89             3.45
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------
Operating income                                          1.91             1.94
   Interest expense                                        .99             1.06
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------
Income before equity in earnings of unconsolidated
  joint ventures, minority interests, discontinued
  operations and loss on sale of real estate            $  .92            $ .88
- --------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------

(1) Represents  properties that are currently held through a consolidated  joint
venture in which we own a one-third interest.
(2) Represents  property that is currently held through an unconsolidated  joint
venture in which we own a 50% interest
(3) Represents GLA of wholly-owned  and partially owned  consolidated  operating
properties weighted by months of operation. GLA is not adjusted for fluctuations
in occupancy that may occur  subsequent to the original  opening date.  Excludes
GLA  of  properties  for  which  their  results  are  included  in  discontinued
operations.
(4) Represents occupancy only at centers in which we have an ownership interest.


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The table set forth below  summarizes  certain  information  with respect to our
existing centers in which we have an ownership interest as of March 31, 2005.




                                                      GLA             %
                     Location                        (sq. ft.)    Occupied
    ------------------------------------------- --------------- --------------
    Riverhead, NY (1)                                  729,378       99
    Rehoboth, DE (1) (2)                               568,873       99
    Foley, AL (2)                                      535,514       95
    San Marcos, TX                                     442,510       98
    Myrtle Beach Hwy 501, SC (2)                       427,388       92
    Sevierville, TN (1)                                419,038       99
    Myrtle Beach Hwy 17, SC (1) (3)                    401,992       97
    Hilton Head, SC (2)                                393,094       89
    Commerce II, GA                                    342,556       96
    Howell, MI                                         324,631       96
    Park City, UT (2)                                  300,602       98
    Westbrook, CT (2)                                  291,051       92
    Branson, MO                                        277,883      100
    Williamsburg, IA                                   277,230       96
    Lincoln City, OR (2)                               270,280       91
    Tuscola, IL (2)                                    256,514       75
    Lancaster, PA                                      255,152       99
    Locust Grove, GA                                   247,454       97
    Gonzales, LA                                       245,199      100
    Tilton, NH (2)                                     227,998       91
    Fort Meyers, FL                                    198,924       92
    Commerce I, GA                                     185,750       76
    Terrell, TX                                        177,490      100
    North Branch, MN                                   134,480       98
    West Branch, MI                                    112,420       98
    Barstow, CA                                        108,950      100
    Blowing Rock, NC                                   105,332      100
    Pigeon Forge, TN (1)                                94,694       93
    Nags Head, NC                                       82,178      100
    Boaz, AL                                            79,575       95
    Kittery I, ME                                       59,694      100
    Kittery II, ME                                      24,619      100
    ------------------------------------------- ---------------- ------------
                                                     8,598,443       95
    ------------------------------------------- ---------------- ------------

(1) These properties or a portion thereof are subject to a ground lease.
(2) Represents  properties that are currently held through a consolidated  joint
venture in which we own a one-third interest.
(3) Represents  property that is currently held through an unconsolidated  joint
venture in which we own a 50% interest.


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The table set forth below  summarizes  certain  information as of March 31, 2005
related to GLA and debt with respect to our existing centers in which we have an
ownership interest and which serve as collateral for existing mortgage loans.



                                                   Mortgage Debt
                                                   (000's) as of
                                           GLA       March 31,       Interest      Maturity
     Location                        (sq. ft.)         2005           Rate           Date
     ------------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------- ---------------
                                                                         
     Lancaster, PA                     255,152           $13,709      9.770%       4/10/2005

     Commerce I, GA                    185,750             7,153      9.125%       9/10/2005

     Williamsburg, IA                  277,230
     San Marcos I, TX                  221,073
     West Branch, MI                   112,420
     Kittery I, ME                      59,694
     ------------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------- ---------------
                                       670,417            60,073      7.875%       4/01/2009

     San Marcos II, TX                 221,437            18,350      7.980%       4/01/2009

     Blowing Rock, NC                  105,332             9,326      8.860%       9/01/2010

     Nags Head, NC                      82,178             6,329      8.860%       9/01/2010

     Rehoboth  Beach, DE               568,873
     Foley, AL                         535,514
     Myrtle Beach Hwy 501, SC          427,388
     Hilton Head, SC                   393,094
     Park City, UT                     300,602
     Westbrook, CT                     291,051
     Lincoln City, OR                  270,280
     Tuscola, IL                       256,514
     Tilton, NH                        227,998
     ------------------------- ---------------- ----------------- ----------- ---------------
                                     3,271,314           182,485      6.590%       7/10/2008
     Debt premium                                          8,558
     ------------------------------------------ ----------------- ----------- ---------------
     Totals                          4,791,580          $305,983
     ========================= ================ ================= =========== ===============


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison  of the three  months  ended March 31, 2005 to the three months ended
March 31, 2004

Base rentals increased $401,000,  or 1%, in the 2005 period when compared to the
same period in 2004. The increase is primarily due to an increase in the overall
occupancy rate and increasing  rental rates on renewals.  Base rent per weighted
average GLA  increased by $.08 per square foot from $3.77 per square foot in the
2004 period to $3.85 per square foot in the 2005 period.  The overall  portfolio
occupancy at March 31, 2005  increased 1% compared to March 31, 2004 from 94% to
95%,  while the  average  increase in base rental  rates on lease  renewals  and
re-tenanting of vacant space during calendar year 2004 was 5.5%.

Percentage  rentals,  which represent revenues based on a percentage of tenants'
sales volume above predetermined  levels (the "breakpoint"),  increased $175,000
or 25%, and on a weighted  average GLA basis,  increased $.02 per square foot in
2005  compared  to  2004.  The  percentage  rents  in 2004  were  reduced  by an
allocation to the previous owner of the COROC portfolio for their pro-rata share
of percentage  rents  associated with tenants whose sales lease year began prior
to December 19, 2003, the date of COROC's acquisition of the portfolio. Reported
same-space  sales per square foot for the rolling  twelve months ended March 31,
2005 were $315 per square foot.  This  represents a 3% increase  compared to the
same period in 2004.  Same-space  sales is defined as the weighted average sales
per square foot reported in space open for the full duration of each  comparison
period.

Expense reimbursements, which represent the contractual recovery from tenants of
certain  common  area  maintenance,   insurance,   property  tax,   promotional,
advertising and management expenses generally  fluctuates  consistently with the
reimbursable   property  operating   expenses  to  which  it  relates.   Expense
reimbursements,  expressed as a percentage of property operating expenses,  were
88% and 89% in the 2005 and 2004 periods, respectively.

Other  income  increased  $97,000,  or 11%,  in 2005  compared  to 2004 and on a
weighted  average GLA basis,  increased  $.01 per square foot from $.10 to $.11.
The overall  increase is due primarily to increases in vending  income offset by
decreases in fees from management activities.  We have had a decrease of 369,000
square feet of GLA that we manage from the 2004 period to the 2005 period.

Property  operating  expenses  increased  by $2.8  million,  or 21%, in the 2005
period as compared  to the 2004  period  and,  on a weighted  average GLA basis,
increased  $.35 per  square  foot  from  $1.61 to  $1.96.  The  increase  is due
primarily to higher  advertising  and marketing  expenses as the Easter  holiday
occurred in the first quarter in 2005 versus the second  quarter in 2004.  Also,
we experienced much higher snow removal costs in our northeastern  properties in
2005 versus 2004.

General  and  administrative  expenses  decreased  $113,000,  or 4%, in the 2005
period as compared to the 2004 period.  The decrease is primarily due to reduced
travel expenses in 2005 offset by an increase in compensation expense related to
employee  share options and  restricted  shares issued in the second  quarter of
2004 and  accounted  for under  SFAS 123.  As a  percentage  of total  revenues,
general and administrative  expenses decreased from 7% in the 2004 to 6% in 2005
and, on a weighted average GLA basis, decreased from $.38 per square foot in the
2004 period to $.37 per square foot in the 2005 period.

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Interest expense decreased  $636,000,  or 7%, during the 2005 period as compared
to 2004 period due primarily to the decrease in overall debt  outstanding in the
2005 period versus the 2004 period.  Outstanding  debt has been reduced  through
proceeds from property sales during 2004 and 2005 and proceeds from the exercise
of employee share options.

Depreciation  and amortization per weighted average GLA increased from $1.46 per
square foot in the 2004 period to $1.56 per square foot in the 2005 period. This
was due principally to the accelerated  depreciation and amortization of certain
assets in the acquisition of the COROC properties in December 2003 accounted for
under SFAS 141 "Business  Combinations"  ("FAS 141") for tenants that terminated
their leases during the 2005 period.

During  the  first  quarter  of 2005 we sold our  center  in  Seymour,  Indiana.
However, under the provisions of FAS 144, the sale did not qualify for treatment
as  discontinued  operations.  During the second and third  quarters of 2004, we
sold  properties  in North Conway,  New  Hampshire and Dalton,  Georgia that did
qualify for treatment as  discontinued  operations  based on the guidance of FAS
144. For these  properties,  the results of operations from the first quarter of
2004 are recorded in discontinued operations.

We  recorded  a loss on sale of real  estate of $3.8  million,  net of  minority
interest  of  $847,000,  for the sale of the outlet  center at our  property  in
Seymour,  Indiana in February  2005.  Net proceeds  received for the center were
$2.0 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Net cash  provided by operating  activities  was $17.8 million and $20.5 million
for the three months ended March 31, 2005 and 2004,  respectively.  The decrease
in cash  provided by  operating  activities  is due  primarily  to a decrease in
accounts payable and accrued  expenses during the 2005 period.  Net cash used in
investing  activities  was $5.6 million and $2.8 million  during the first three
months of 2005 and 2004,  respectively.  The increase was due  primarily to cash
used in the 2005 period for the  expansion at our Locust Grove,  Georgia  center
and significant  tenant allowances paid, offset by the proceeds from the sale of
our center in Seymour,  Indiana.  Net cash used in financing activities was $9.8
million  and  $16.8  million  during  the first  three  months of 2005 and 2004,
respectively. Cash used was lower in 2005 due to a change of $25 million in cash
provided  by net  proceeds  from debt  from 2004 to 2005,  offset by the sale of
common shares for net proceeds of $13.2 million in 2004.

Developments, Dispositions and Joint Ventures

Any  developments or expansions that we, or a joint venture that we are involved
in, have planned or anticipated may not be started or completed as scheduled, or
may not result in accretive net income or funds from operations. In addition, we
regularly evaluate acquisition or disposition  proposals and engage from time to
time in negotiations for acquisitions or dispositions of properties. We may also
enter  into  letters  of intent  for the  purchase  or sale of  properties.  Any
prospective  acquisition  or  disposition  that is being  evaluated  or which is
subject to a letter of intent may not be consummated, or if consummated, may not
result in an increase in net income or funds from operations.

DEVELOPMENTS

We are  currently  underway  with  the  construction  of a  46,400  square  foot
expansion at our center located in Locust Grove,  Georgia. The estimated cost of
the  expansion is $6.6  million.  We currently  expect to complete the expansion
with  stores  commencing  operations  during  the summer of 2005.  Tenants  will
include  Polo/Ralph  Lauren,  Sketchers,   Children's  Place  and  others.  Upon
completion of the  expansion,  our Locust Grove center will total  approximately
294,000 square feet.

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We have an option to  purchase  land and have  begun the early  development  and
leasing  of  a  site  located   approximately  30  miles  south  of  Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania.  We currently expect the center to be approximately 420,000 square
feet upon total build out with the initial phase scheduled to open in 2007.

We have an option to  purchase  land and have  begun the early  development  and
leasing of a site located near Charleston,  South Carolina.  We currently expect
the center to be approximately 350,000 square feet upon total build out with the
initial phase scheduled to open in 2006.

DISPOSITIONS

In February  2005,  we completed  the sale of the outlet  center on our property
located in Seymour,  Indiana.  Net proceeds received from the sale of the center
were  approximately  $2.0 million.  We recorded a loss on sale of real estate of
$3.8 million, net of minority interest of $847,000,  during the first quarter of
2005.  We continue to have a  significant  interest in the property by retaining
several  outparcels  and  significant  excess land.  Management  is  considering
various alternatives, including the potential sale of the remaining property.

JOINT VENTURES

TWMB Associates, LLC

During March 2005, TWMB  Associates,  LLC ("TWMB"),  a joint venture in which we
have a 50% ownership interest, entered into an interest rate swap agreement with
Bank of America for a notional amount of $35 million for five years.  Under this
agreement,  TWMB  receives  a floating  interest  rate based on the 30 day LIBOR
index and pays a fixed interest rate of 4.59%. This swap effectively changes the
payment of interest on $35 million of variable  rate mortgage debt to fixed rate
debt for the contract period at a rate of 5.99%.

In April 2005,  TWMB obtained  permanent  financing to replace the  construction
loan debt that was utilized to build the outlet  center in Myrtle  Beach,  South
Carolina. The new mortgage amount is $35.8 million with a rate of LIBOR + 1.40%.
The note is for a term of five years with  payments of interest  only.  In April
2010, TWMB has the option to extend the maturity date of the loan two more years
until  2012.  All  debt  incurred  by  this  unconsolidated   joint  venture  is
collateralized by its property.

Either  member in TWMB has the right to  initiate  the sale or  purchase  of the
other party's interest at certain times. If such action is initiated, one member
would  determine  the fair market  value  purchase  price of the venture and the
other would  determine  whether they would take the role of seller or purchaser.
The members' roles in this  transaction  would be determined by the tossing of a
coin, commonly known as a Russian roulette  provision.  If either partner enacts
this provision and depending on our role in the  transaction as either seller or
purchaser,  we could  potentially  incur a cash  outflow for the purchase of our
member's  interest.  However,  we do not expect  this event to occur in the near
future  based  on the  positive  results  and  expectations  of  developing  and
operating an outlet center in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area.

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Deer Park Enterprise, LLC

In October 2003,  Deer Park  Enterprise,  LLC ("Deer Park"),  a joint venture in
which we have a one-third  ownership  interest,  entered  into a  sale-leaseback
transaction  for the  location on which it  ultimately  will  develop a shopping
center that will  contain  both outlet and big box retail  tenants in Deer Park,
New York.  The agreement  consisted of the sale of the property to Deer Park for
$29 million  which was being leased back to the seller under an operating  lease
agreement.  In November  2004,  the tenant gave notice  (within the terms of the
lease) that they intended to, and  subsequently  did, vacate the facility in May
2005. Annual rents received from the tenant were $3.4 million.  During the first
quarter  of 2005,  we made an  equity  contribution  of  $600,000  to Deer  Park
Enterprise,   LLC  ("Deer  Park").   Both  of  the  other  members  made  equity
contributions equal to ours during the quarter.

Tanger Wisconsin Dells, LLC

In March 2005, we established Tanger Wisconsin Dells, LLC ("Wisconsin Dells"), a
joint  venture  in  which  we have a 50%  ownership  interest  with  Tall  Pines
Development of Wisconsin Dells,  LLC ("Tall Pines") as our venture  partner,  to
construct and operate a Tanger Outlet center in Wisconsin Dells,  Wisconsin.  As
of March 31, 2005, no capital  contributions  had been made by either member. We
have begun the early  development  and leasing of the site. We currently  expect
the center to be approximately 250,000 square feet upon total build out with the
initial phase scheduled to open in 2006.

Financing Arrangements

At  March  31,  2005,  approximately  39% of  our  outstanding  long-term  debt,
excluding debt premium,  represented  unsecured borrowings and approximately 41%
of the gross book  value of our real  estate  portfolio  was  unencumbered.  The
average  interest  rate,  including  loan cost  amortization,  on  average  debt
outstanding  for the three  months  ended  March 31, 2005 and 2004 was 7.37% and
7.30%, respectively.

We intend to retain the ability to raise  additional  capital,  including public
debt or equity, to pursue attractive investment opportunities that may arise and
to  otherwise  act in a manner that we believe to be in our  shareholders'  best
interests.  Prior to the common share  offerings in 2002,  2003 and 2004, we had
established  a shelf  registration  to allow us to issue up to $400  million  in
either all debt or all equity or any combination  thereof.  We intend to restock
this shelf up to its $400  million  level during  2005.  To generate  capital to
reinvest into other attractive  investment  opportunities,  we may also consider
the use of additional  operational and  developmental  joint  ventures,  selling
certain properties that do not meet our long-term investment criteria as well as
outparcels on existing properties.

We maintain  unsecured,  revolving  lines of credit that  provided for unsecured
borrowings  of up to $125 million at March 31, 2005.  All of our lines of credit
have  maturity  dates of June 30, 2007.  Based on cash  provided by  operations,
existing  credit  facilities,   ongoing   negotiations  with  certain  financial
institutions  and  our  ability  to  sell  debt  or  equity  subject  to  market
conditions,  we believe that we have access to the  necessary  financing to fund
the planned capital expenditures during 2005.

We  anticipate  that  adequate  cash will be available to fund our operating and
administrative  expenses,  regular debt service obligations,  and the payment of
dividends in accordance with Real Estate Investment Trust ("REIT")  requirements
in both the short and long term. Although we receive most of our rental payments
on a  monthly  basis,  distributions  to  shareholders  are made  quarterly  and
interest payments on the senior, unsecured notes are made semi-annually. Amounts
accumulated  for  such  payments  will be  used in the  interim  to  reduce  the
outstanding  borrowings  under  the  existing  lines of credit  or  invested  in
short-term money market or other suitable instruments.

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On March 1, 2005,  our Board of  Directors  declared a $.3225 cash  dividend per
common share payable on May 16, 2005 to each  shareholder of record on April 29,
2005, and caused a $.6450 per Operating Partnership unit cash distribution to be
paid to the Operating Partnership's minority interest.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of April 2005, upon attaining permanent  financing,  we are no longer a party
to a joint and several  guarantee  with  respect to the original  $36.2  million
construction  loan of the TWMB  property.  We are a party to a joint and several
guarantee  with respect to the $19 million loan obtained by Deer Park related to
its potential site in Deer Park, New York.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Refer to our 2004 Annual  Report on Form 10-K for a  discussion  of our critical
accounting  policies which include  principles of consolidation,  acquisition of
real estate,  cost  capitalization,  impairment of long-lived assets and revenue
recognition. There have been no material changes to these policies in 2005.

Economic Conditions and Outlook

The majority of our leases contain provisions designed to mitigate the impact of
inflation.  Such provisions  include clauses for the escalation of base rent and
clauses enabling us to receive  percentage rentals based on tenants' gross sales
(above  predetermined  levels, which we believe often are lower than traditional
retail industry  standards) that generally  increase as prices rise. Most of the
leases  require the tenant to pay their share of  property  operating  expenses,
including common area maintenance,  real estate taxes, insurance and advertising
and  promotion,  thereby  reducing  exposure to increases in costs and operating
expenses resulting from inflation.

While  factory  outlet  stores  continue  to  be a  profitable  and  fundamental
distribution channel for brand name manufacturers,  some retail formats are more
successful than others. As typical in the retail industry,  certain tenants have
closed,  or will close certain  stores by  terminating  their lease prior to its
natural  expiration  or as a result of filing for  protection  under  bankruptcy
laws.

During  2005,  we  have  approximately  1,821,000  square  feet,  or  21% of our
portfolio,  coming up for renewal.  If we were unable to  successfully  renew or
re-lease a significant  amount of this space on favorable  economic  terms,  the
loss in rent could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

As of March 31, 2005, we have renewed  approximately 739,000 square feet, or 41%
of the square  feet  scheduled  to expire in 2005.  The  existing  tenants  have
renewed at an average base rental rate approximately 9% higher than the expiring
rate.  We also  re-tenanted  approximately  205,000  square feet of vacant space
during the first three  months of 2005 at an 4%  increase  in the  average  base
rental rate from that which was previously  charged.  Our factory outlet centers
typically include well-known,  national,  brand name companies. By maintaining a
broad base of creditworthy  tenants and a  geographically  diverse  portfolio of
properties located across the United States, we reduce our operating and leasing
risks. No one tenant (including  affiliates) accounted for more than 6.2% of our
combined base and  percentage  rental  revenues for the three months ended March
31,  2005.  Accordingly,  we do not expect any  material  adverse  impact on our
results  of  operations  and  financial  condition  as a result  of leases to be
renewed or stores to be re-leased.

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As of  March  31,  2005  and  2004,  our  centers  were  95% and  94%  occupied,
respectively.   Consistent  with  our  long-term  strategy  of  re-merchandising
centers,  we will  continue  to hold space off the market  until an  appropriate
tenant is  identified.  While we  believe  this  strategy  will add value to our
centers in the long-term,  it may reduce our average occupancy rates in the near
term.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to various  market risks,  including  changes in interest  rates.
Market risk is the potential  loss arising from adverse  changes in market rates
and prices,  such as interest rates.  We do not enter into  derivatives or other
financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

We negotiate  long-term fixed rate debt instruments and enter into interest rate
swap  agreements  to manage our  exposure to interest  rate  changes.  The swaps
involve the exchange of fixed and variable  interest  rate  payments  based on a
contractual  principal  amount and time  period.  Payments  or  receipts  on the
agreements are recorded as adjustments to interest  expense.  At March 31, 2005,
TWMB had an interest  rate swap  agreement  effective  through March 2010 with a
notional amount of $35 million.  Under this agreement,  TWMB receives a floating
interest rate based on the 30 day LIBOR index and pays a fixed  interest rate of
4.59%.  This swap effectively  changes the payment of interest on $35 million of
variable rate  construction debt to fixed rate debt for the contract period at a
rate of 5.99%.

The fair value of the interest  rate swap  agreement  represents  the  estimated
receipts or payments that would be made to terminate the agreement. At March 31,
2005, TWMB would have paid approximately  $176,000 to terminate the agreement. A
1% decrease in the 30 day LIBOR index would  increase the amount paid by TWMB by
$160,000 to  approximately  $336,000.  The fair value is based on dealer quotes,
considering current interest rates and remaining term to maturity. TWMB does not
intend to terminate the interest rate swap agreement prior to its maturity.  The
fair value of this  derivative  is  currently  recorded as a liability in TWMB's
balance sheet; however, if held to maturity,  the value of the swap will be zero
at that time.

The fair market value of long-term fixed interest rate debt is subject to market
risk. Generally, the fair market value of fixed interest rate debt will increase
as interest  rates fall and decrease as interest  rates rise. The estimated fair
value of our total  long-term  debt at March 31, 2005 was $512.7 million and its
recorded value was $492.9 million. A 1% increase from prevailing  interest rates
at March 31, 2005 would  result in a decrease  in fair value of total  long-term
debt by  approximately  $9.2 million.  Fair values were  determined  from quoted
market prices, where available,  using current interest rates considering credit
ratings and the remaining terms to maturity.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Chief Executive  Officer,  Stanley K. Tanger,  and Chief Financial  Officer,
Frank C.  Marchisello,  Jr.,  evaluated the  effectiveness  of the  registrant's
disclosure  controls and  procedures on March 31, 2005  (Evaluation  Date),  and
concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the registrant's  disclosure controls
and  procedures  were  effective to ensure that  information  the  registrant is
required to disclose in its filings with the Securities and Exchange  Commission
under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized
and reported,  within the time periods  specified in the Commission's  rules and
forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant
in the  reports  that  it  files  under  the  Exchange  Act is  accumulated  and
communicated to the registrant's  management,  including its principal executive
officer  and  principal  financial  officer,  as  appropriate  to  allow  timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no significant  changes in the registrant's  internal  controls or in
other factors that could  significantly  affect these controls subsequent to the
Evaluation Date.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Neither the Company nor the Operating  Partnership is presently  involved in any
material  litigation  nor,  to  their  knowledge,  is  any  material  litigation
threatened  against the Company or the Operating  Partnership or its properties,
other than routine  litigation  arising in the  ordinary  course of business and
which is expected to be covered by liability insurance.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)  Exhibits

     10.8   Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Wilard A. Chafin.

     10.18  Form of Restricted Share  Agreement  between the Company and certain
            Officers.

     10.19  Form of Restricted Share  Agreement  between the Company and certain
            Officers with certain performance criteria vesting.

     10.20  Form of Restricted Share  Agreement  between the Company and certain
            Directors.

     31.1   Principal  Executive Officer  Certification  Pursuant  to 18  U.S.C.
            Section 1350, as Adopted  Pursuant to  Section 302 of the Sarbanes -
            Oxley Act of 2002.

     31.2   Principal  Financial Officer  Certification  Pursuant  to 18  U.S.C.
            Section 1350, as Adopted  Pursuant to  Section 302 of the Sarbanes -
            Oxley Act of 2002.

     32.1   Principal  Executive Officer  Certification  Pursuant  to 18  U.S.C.
            Section 1350,  as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes  -
            Oxley Act of 2002.

     32.2   Principal   Financial Officer Certification  Pursuant  to 18  U.S.C.
            Section 1350,  as Adopted  Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes -
            Oxley Act of 2002.

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

     March 1, 2005 - We furnished a Current Report on Form 8-K containing  under
     Item 2.02, Results of Operations and Financial Condition, our press release
     for the quarter ended December 31, 2004 and under Item 7.01,  Regulation FD
     Disclosure,  the December 31, 2004  Supplemental  Operating  and  Financial
     Data.

     March 30,  2005 - We  furnished  a Current  Report on Form 8-K,  containing
     under Item 1.01,  Entry into a material  agreement,  the  actions  from the
     meeting of the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors.


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                                   SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the  requirements  of the  Securities  and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant  has duly  caused  this  Report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                               TANGER FACTORY OUTLET CENTERS, INC.

                            By: /s/ Frank C. Marchisello, Jr.
                               -------------------------------
                               Frank C. Marchisello, Jr.
                               Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer


DATE: May 10, 2005

















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                                  Exhibit Index


Exhibit No.                                Description
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

10.8     Amended and Restated Employment Agreement of Willard A. Chafin.

10.18    Form of  Restricted Share  Agreement between  the Company  and  certain
         Officers.

10.19    Form of  Restricted Share  Agreement between  the Company  and  certain
         Officers with certain performance criteria vesting.

10.20    Form of  Restricted Share  Agreement between  the Company  and  certain
         Directors.

31.1     Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
         1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
         2002.

31.2     Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
         1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
         2002.

32.1     Principal Executive Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
         1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
         2002.

32.2     Principal Financial Officer Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section
         1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
         2002.





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