Form 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: August 2, 2012

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   001-11290   56-1431377

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employment

Identification No.)

450 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900, Orlando, Florida 32801

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(407) 265-7348

(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

 

* Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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

 

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

 

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


Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 2, 2012, National Retail Properties, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2012. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information in this Form 8-K is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of such section, nor shall such information be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits.

 

  99.1            Press Release, dated August 2, 2012, of National Retail Properties, Inc.


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.

 

    National Retail Properties, Inc.
Dated: August 2, 2012     By:   /s/ Kevin B. Habicht
      Kevin B. Habicht
      Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

        Exhibit No.        

 

Description

99.1   Press Release, dated August 2, 2012, of National Retail Properties, Inc.