10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013

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 number 001-11290

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 56-1431377 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

450 South Orange Avenue, Suite 900

Orlando, Florida 32801

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (407) 265-7348

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 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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  x Accelerated filer  ¨ Non-accelerated filer  ¨ Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock as of the latest practicable date.

121,857,587 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of October 30, 2013.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

		PAGE       REFERENCE
Part I - Financial Information
Item 1.	Financial Statements:
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	6
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	20
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	34
Part II - Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	35
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	35
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	35
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	35
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	35
Item 5.	Other Information	35
Item 6.	Exhibits	35
Signatures		39
Exhibit Index		40

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.  Financial Statements

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
ASSETS	(unaudited)
Real estate portfolio:
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$	4,221,892		$	3,793,416
Accounted for using the direct financing method	21,523			22,692
Real estate held for sale	16,792			18,699
Mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	16,693			27,770
Commercial mortgage residual interests	14,755			13,096
Cash and cash equivalents	6,530			2,076
Receivables, net of allowance of $2,936 and $855, respectively	2,736			3,112
Accrued rental income, net of allowance of $3,086 and $3,270, respectively	25,411			25,458
Debt costs, net of accumulated amortization of $19,556 and $17,965, respectively	13,535			12,781
Other assets	96,993			68,926
Total assets	$	4,436,860		$	3,988,026
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities:
Line of credit payable	$	—		$	174,200
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $144 and $187, respectively	9,764			10,602
Notes payable – convertible, net of unamortized discount of $0 and $2,072, respectively	—			236,500
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $11,116 and $9,338, respectively	1,513,884			1,165,662
Accrued interest payable	27,913			17,527
Other liabilities	97,369			85,950
Total liabilities	1,648,930			1,690,441
Equity:
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares
Series D, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	287,500			287,500
Series E, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	287,500			—
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 375,000,000 shares; 121,856,503 and 111,554,997 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,220			1,117
Excess stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 390,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding	—			—
Capital in excess of par value	2,347,014			2,101,002
Retained earnings (deficit)	(134,003		)	(90,952		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,548		)	(2,382		)
Total stockholders’ equity of NNN	2,786,683			2,296,285
Noncontrolling interests	1,247			1,300
Total equity	2,787,930			2,297,585
Total liabilities and equity	$	4,436,860		$	3,988,026

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	95,772		$	79,815		$	274,583		$	228,690
Earned income from direct financing leases	534			571			1,630			1,739
Percentage rent	267			242			800			574
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	3,113			2,658			9,203			8,024
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	341			512			1,095			1,982
Interest income on commercial mortgage residual interests	594			593			1,789			2,064
	100,621			84,391			289,100			243,073
Retail operations:
Revenues	—			—			—			19,008
Operating expenses	—			—			—			(18,543		)
Net	—			—			—			465
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	7,534			8,653			25,209			23,282
Real estate	4,420			3,842			12,580			12,376
Depreciation and amortization	25,856			17,242			72,126			53,574
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	16			—			16			2,718
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	—			3,223			1,972			3,258
	37,826			32,960			111,903			95,208
Earnings from operations	62,795			51,431			177,197			148,330
Other expenses (revenues):
Interest and other income	(722		)	(1,194		)	(1,433		)	(1,913		)
Interest expense	19,989			23,039			65,210			62,425
	19,267			21,845			63,777			60,512
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	43,528			29,586			113,420			87,818
Income tax benefit (expense)	(365		)	7,438			(363		)	7,167
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	—			3,769			—			4,074
Earnings from continuing operations	43,163			40,793			113,057			99,059
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	1,179			(2,803		)	2,794			2,231
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	44,342			37,990			115,851			101,290
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Continuing operations	17			27			276			73
Discontinued operations	(7		)	(2		)	(223		)	(10		)
	10			25			53			63
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	44,352		$	38,015		$	115,904		$	101,353

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	44,352		$	38,015		$	115,904		$	101,353
Series C preferred stock dividends	—			—			—			(1,979		)
Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	(4,762		)	(14,285		)	(10,688		)
Series E preferred stock dividends	(4,780		)	—			(4,780		)	—
Excess of redemption value over carrying value of Series C preferred shares redeemed	—			—			—			(3,098		)
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders	$	34,810		$	33,253		$	96,839		$	85,588
Net earnings per share of common stock:
Basic:
Continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.33		$	0.80		$	0.78
Discontinued operations	0.01			(0.02		)	0.02			0.02
Net earnings	$	0.29		$	0.31		$	0.82		$	0.80
Diluted:
Continuing operations	$	0.28		$	0.32		$	0.79		$	0.77
Discontinued operations	0.01			(0.02		)	0.02			0.02
Net earnings	$	0.29		$	0.30		$	0.81		$	0.79
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic	120,287,890			107,487,935			117,222,163			106,140,002
Diluted	121,230,232			110,339,705			119,356,194			108,091,909
Other comprehensive income:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	44,352		$	38,015		$	115,904		$	101,353
Amortization of interest rate hedges	128			57			306			171
Fair value forward starting swaps	—			—			(3,141		)	—
Unrealized gain – commercial mortgage residual interests	376			—			1,595			213
Stock value adjustments	36			(1		)	125			(2		)
Reclassification of noncontrolling interests	—			—			949			—
Comprehensive income attributable to NNN	$	44,892		$	38,071		$	115,738		$	101,735

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	$	115,851		$	101,290
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	72,423			54,926
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	4,003			9,043
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	16			2,718
Amortization of notes payable discount	2,888			3,641
Amortization of debt costs	2,460			2,506
Amortization of mortgages payable premium	(43		)	(14		)
Amortization of deferred interest rate hedges	306			171
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	—			(4,074		)
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliate	—			7,019
Gain on disposition of real estate	(4,402		)	(4,446		)
Gain on note receivable and property foreclosure	—			(198		)
Performance incentive plan expense	6,531			7,010
Performance incentive plan payment	(2,139		)	—
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations:
Additions to held for sale real estate	(1,029		)	(4,941		)
Decrease in real estate leased to others using the direct financing method	1,230			1,222
Decrease in mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	688			37
Decrease in receivables	1,433			1,014
Increase in commercial mortgage residual interests	(80		)	—
Increase in accrued rental income	(166		)	(695		)
Decrease in other assets	82			1,365
Increase in accrued interest payable	10,386			7,004
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	4,061			(4,893		)
Increase (decrease) in current tax liability	580			(7,192		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	215,079			172,513
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the disposition of real estate	52,092			32,371
Additions to real estate:
Accounted for using the operating method	(569,770		)	(416,068		)
Increase in mortgages and notes receivable	(3,086		)	(8,768		)
Principal payments on mortgages and notes receivable	14,225			10,668
Cash received from commercial mortgage residual interests	—			286
Payment of lease costs	(969		)	(1,583		)
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliate	—			1,220
Other	(781		)	(313		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(508,289		)	(382,187		)

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit payable	$	445,000		$	685,900
Repayment of line of credit payable	(619,200		)	(751,500		)
Payment of interest rate hedge	(3,141		)	—
Repayment of mortgages payable	(795		)	(19,134		)
Proceeds from notes payable	347,406			320,011
Repayment of notes payable	—			(50,000		)
Repayment of notes payable – convertible	(246,797		)	—
Payment of debt costs	(3,265		)	(2,992		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	263,366			119,259
Proceeds from issuance of Series D preferred stock	—			287,500
Proceeds from issuance of Series E preferred stock	287,500			—
Stock issuance costs	(13,455		)	(11,200		)
Redemption of Series C preferred stock	—			(92,000		)
Payment of Series C preferred stock dividends	—			(1,979		)
Payment of Series D preferred stock dividends	(14,285		)	(10,688		)
Payment of Series E preferred stock dividends	(4,780		)	—
Payment of common stock dividends	(139,890		)	(124,139		)
Net cash provided by financing activities	297,664			349,038
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,454			139,364
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,076			2,082
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	$	6,530		$	141,446
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized	$	50,667		$	50,872
Taxes paid	$	212		$	125
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Issued 298,896 and 396,577 shares of restricted and unrestricted     common stock in 2013 and 2012, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s     performance incentive plan	$	8,218		$	8,576
Issued 12,186 and 12,373 shares of common stock in 2013 and 2012,     respectively, to directors pursuant to NNN’s performance incentive plan	$	428		$	346
Issued 9,044 and 14,836 shares of common stock in 2013 and     2012, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s Deferred Director Fee Plan	$	118		$	223
Surrender of 241 and of 4,712 shares of restricted common stock in 2013 and 2012, respectively	$	7		$	113
Change in other comprehensive income	$	166		$	(382	)
Change in lease classification (direct financing lease to operating lease)	$	—		$	757
Mortgages payable assumed in connection with real estate transactions	$	—		$	6,634
Mortgage receivable accepted in connection with real estate transactions	$	750		$	—
Real estate acquired in connection with mortgage receivable foreclosure	$	—		$	490
Real estate received in note receivable foreclosure	$	—		$	1,595

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.

and SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2013

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Organization and Nature of Business – National Retail Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed in 1984. The terms “NNN” and the “Company” refer to National Retail Properties, Inc. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. NNN has elected to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries. These taxable subsidiaries and their majority owned and controlled subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “TRS.”

NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

	September 30, 2013
Property Portfolio:
Total properties	1,850
Gross leasable area (square feet)	20,292,000
States	47

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. Amounts as of December 31, 2012, included in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included herein, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as well as Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in NNN's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Principles of Consolidation – NNN’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of each of the Company's respective majority owned and controlled affiliates, including transactions whereby NNN has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance included in Consolidation. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. NNN applies the equity method of accounting to investments in partnerships and joint ventures that are not subject to control by NNN due to the significance of rights held by other parties.

Real Estate Portfolio – NNN records the acquisition of real estate which is not subject to a lease at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by NNN includes direct and indirect costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, NNN recorded $470,000 and $1,010,000, respectively, in capitalized interest and recorded $336,000 and $1,204,000 in capitalized interest during the same periods in 2012, respectively.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate Subject to a Lease – In accordance with the FASB guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Acquisition costs incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed when incurred.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets. The as-if-vacant fair value of a property is provided to management by a qualified appraiser.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as other assets or liabilities based on the present value (using an interest rate which

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reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease and the applicable option terms if it is probable that the tenant will exercise the option. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant would renew the option whereby the Company would amortize the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off. The value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	12,236	$	6,679
Value of in-place leases, net	59,365		37,889
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	29,678		23,708

Investment in an Unconsolidated Affiliate – NNN accounts for its investment in an unconsolidated affiliate under the equity method of accounting. In September 2007, NNN entered into a joint venture, NNN Retail Properties Fund I LLC (“NNN Crow JV”), with an affiliate of Crow Holdings Realty Partners IV, L.P., which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN Crow JV sold all of its assets and paid off its bank term loan. In April 2013, NNN Crow JV was dissolved.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – NNN considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market accounts and are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

Cash accounts maintained on behalf of NNN in demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds may exceed federally insured levels. However, NNN has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Valuation of Receivables – NNN estimates the collectability of its accounts receivable related to rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. NNN analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share have been computed pursuant to the FASB guidance included in Earnings Per Share. Effective January 1, 2009, the guidance requires classification of the Company’s unvested restricted share units, which carry rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, as participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

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The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	44,352		$	38,015		$	115,904		$	101,353
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			—			—			(1,979		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	(4,762		)	(14,285		)	(10,688		)
Less: Series E preferred stock dividends	(4,780		)	—			(4,780		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of Series C preferred shares redeemed	—			—			—			(3,098		)
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	34,810			33,253			96,839			85,588
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(135		)	(215		)	(366		)	(525		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	34,675			33,038			96,473			85,063
Reallocated undistributed loss	—			(1		)	(3		)	(4		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	34,675		$	33,037		$	96,470		$	85,059
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	121,096,076			108,461,120			117,973,443			107,039,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(469,370		)	(696,270		)	(441,588		)	(652,890		)
Less: Contingent shares	(338,816		)	(276,915		)	(309,692		)	(246,698		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	120,287,890			107,487,935			117,222,163			106,140,002
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			—			8,459
Convertible notes payable	768,843			2,692,153			1,963,457			1,787,275
Common stock options	—			—			—			1,287
Directors’ deferred fee plan	173,499			159,617			170,574			154,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in   diluted earnings per share	121,230,232			110,339,705			119,356,194			108,091,909

Fair Value Measurement – NNN’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) – The following table outlines the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (dollars in thousands):

	Gain or Loss on Cash Flow Hedges (1)			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (2)		Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	(5,693	)	$	3,244	$	67	$	(2,382	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,141		)	2,544		125		(472		)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	306			—		—		306			(3)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,835		)	2,544		125		(166		)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(8,528	)	$	5,788	$	192	$	(2,548	)

¹⁾ Additional disclosure is included in Note 10 - Derivatives.

²⁾ Additional disclosure is included in Note 3 - Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests.

³⁾ Reclassifications out of other comprehensive income are recorded in Interest Expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. There is no income tax expense (benefit) resulting from this reclassification.

New Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-11 amending its guidance on offsetting assets and liabilities in financial statements. The objective of this update will require disclosure to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02. The objective of this update is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update requires reporting significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income or cross-reference other required disclosures that provide additional detail about amounts that are not. The amendments in this update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of the standard in the quarter ended March 31, 2013, did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04. The objective of this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating ASU 2013-04 to determine the potential impact, if any, its adoption will have on NNN's financial position and results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10. The amendments in this update permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (also referred to as Overnight Index Swap Rate) to be used as a United States benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under Topic 815, in addition to treasury obligations of the United States Government and the London Interbank Offered Rate. The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11. The objective of the amendments in this update is to eliminate the diversity in practice of financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The provisions of the update are that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented, with certain exceptions, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating ASU 2013-11 to determine the potential impact, if any, its adoption will have on NNN's financial position and results of operations.

Use of Estimates – Management of NNN has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated

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financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Significant estimates include provisions for impairment and allowances for certain assets, accruals, useful lives of assets and purchase price allocation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassification – Certain items in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.

Note 2 – Real Estate:

Real Estate – Portfolio

Leases – The following outlines key information for NNN’s leases:

	September 30, 2013
Lease classification:
Operating	1,861
Direct financing	13
Building portion – direct financing / land portion – operating	4
Weighted average remaining lease term	12 Years

The leases generally provide for periodic increases in rent as a result of fixed increases, increases in the consumer price index, and/or increases in the tenant’s sales volume. Generally, the tenant is also required to pay all property taxes and assessments, substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the property and carry property and liability insurance coverage. Certain of NNN’s Properties are subject to leases under which NNN retains responsibility for specific costs and expenses of the property. Generally, the leases of the Properties provide the tenant with one or more multi-year renewal options, and the terms and conditions of the lease for the renewal options remain the same as for the initial term, except for increases in rent in the renewal options.

Real Estate Portfolio – Accounted for Using the Operating Method – Real estate subject to operating leases consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land and improvements	$	1,637,830		$	1,473,671
Buildings and improvements	2,904,914			2,563,729
Leasehold interests	1,290			1,290
	4,544,034			4,038,690
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(393,339		)	(331,781		)
	4,150,695			3,706,909
Work in progress	71,197			86,507
	$	4,221,892		$	3,793,416

Real Estate – Held For Sale

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, NNN categorized 10 of its Properties as held for sale. Real estate held for sale consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Property held for sale:
Land and improvements	$	10,591		$	10,445
Building and improvements	17,935			17,773
Accounted for using the direct financing method	464			525
Work in process	—			72
	28,990			28,815
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(2,033		)	(1,997		)
Less impairment	(10,165		)	(8,119		)
	$	16,792		$	18,699

In March 2013, NNN completed a strategic review of its Properties held for sale and reclassified 15 Properties that were previously held for sale to held for investment, included in Real Estate – Portfolio.

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Real Estate – Dispositions

The following table summarizes the number of Properties sold and the corresponding gain recognized on the disposition of Properties included in discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain
Discontinued operations (1)	22	$	1,228	8	$	1,694	31	$	4,249	18	$	4,446
Noncontrolling interests		—			—			153			—
		$	1,228		$	1,694		$	4,402		$	4,446

⁽¹⁾ None of the gains from property sales for the period were reported in continuing operations.

Real Estate – Commitments

In connection with improvements to leased Properties, NNN has the following funding commitments (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real estate – portfolio	51	$	147,084	$	109,852	$	37,232

⁽¹⁾ Includes land, construction costs and tenant improvements.

Real Estate – Impairments

Management periodically assesses the Company's real estate for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset, including accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations.  Events or circumstances that may occur include significant changes in real estate market conditions and the ability of NNN to re-lease or sell properties that are vacant or become vacant. If an impairment is indicated, it is recognized to the extent the current book value of the respective asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.

As a result of the Company's review of long lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, NNN recognized the following real estate impairments (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012		2013		2012
Continuing operations	$	—		$	3,223	$	1,957	$	3,258
Discontinued operations	727			5,440		2,046		5,785
Impairment recoveries – discontinued operations	(728		)	—		—		—
	$	(1	)	$	8,663	$	4,003	$	9,043

The valuation of impaired assets is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, income capitalization, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties, which are level 3 inputs. NNN may consider a single valuation technique or multiple valuation techniques, as appropriate, when measuring the fair value of its real estate.

Note 3 – Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests:

NNN holds the residual interests (“Residuals”) from seven commercial mortgage securitizations. Each of the Residuals is recorded at fair value based upon an independent valuation. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity and other than temporary losses as a result of a change in the timing, or amount of estimated cash flows are recorded as an other than temporary valuation impairment.

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Due to the expected timing of future cash flows relating to the Residuals, the independent valuation adjusted certain of the valuation assumptions. The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Discount rate (1)	20% or 25%		25	%
Average life equivalent CPR(2) speeds range	0.80% to 19.39% CPR		0.80% to 24.31% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.07% - 3.97% range		0.09% - 4.49% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve

⁽¹⁾ For September 30, 2013, three of the securitizations have a 20% discount rate and four have a 25% discount rate.

⁽²⁾ Conditional prepayment rate.

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Unrealized gains	$	376	$	—	$	1,595	$	213
Other than temporary valuation impairment	$	16	$	—	$	16	$	2,718

Note 4 – Line of Credit Payable:

NNN's $500,000,000 revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) had a weighted average outstanding balance of $49,975,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 1.4% during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Credit Facility matures October 2016, unless the Company exercises its option to extend maturity to October 2017. The Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points; however, such interest rate may change pursuant to a tiered interest rate structure based on NNN's debt rating. The Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature to increase the facility size up to $1,000,000,000, subject to lender approval. As of September 30, 2013, there was no outstanding balance and $500,000,000 was available for future borrowings under the Credit Facility.

Note 5 – Notes Payable:

In April 2013, NNN filed a prospectus supplement to the prospectus contained in its February 2012 shelf registration statement and issued $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.300% Notes due April 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes were sold at a discount with an aggregate purchase price of $347,406,000 with interest payable semi-annually commencing on October 15, 2013. The discount of $2,594,000 is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate for the 2023 Notes after accounting for note discount is 3.388%. NNN previously entered into four forward starting swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $240,000,000. Upon issuance of the 2023 Notes, NNN terminated the forward starting swaps resulting in a liability of $3,156,000, of which $3,141,000 was deferred in other comprehensive income. The deferred liability is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2023 Notes using the effective interest method.

The 2023 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of NNN and are subordinated to all secured indebtedness and to the indebtedness and other liabilities of NNN's subsidiaries. Additionally, the 2023 Notes are redeemable at NNN's option, in whole or part anytime, for an amount equal to (i) the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date, and (ii) the make whole amount, if any, as defined in the supplemental indenture dated April 9, 2013, relating to the 2023 Notes.

NNN received approximately $344,266,000 of proceeds in connection with the issuance of the 2023 Notes, net of debt issuance costs totaling $3,140,000 consisting primarily of underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, rating agency fees and printing expenses.

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Note 6 – Notes Payable – Convertible:

NNN recorded the following in interest expense relating to the 3.950% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") and the 5.125% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Contractual interest expense	$	26	$	4,227	$	5,400	$	12,682
Noncash interest charges	—		1,082		2,072		3,189
Amortization of debt costs	—		291		566		851
Total interest expense	$	26	$	5,600	$	8,038	$	16,722

As of December 31, 2012, $15,537,000 of the principal amount of 2026 Notes were outstanding. In January 2013, the Company paid approximately $20,702,000 in aggregate settlement value for the $15,537,000 of settled notes. The difference between the amount paid and the principal amount of the settled notes of $5,028,000 was recognized as a decrease to additional paid-in capital and $137,000 was recorded as interest expense.

As of December 31, 2012, $223,035,000 of the principal amount of 2028 Notes were outstanding. In June 2013, NNN called all of the outstanding 2028 Notes for redemption on July 11, 2013. On July 11, 2013, $130,000 principal amount of the 2028 Notes was settled at par plus accrued interest. As of September 30, 2013, holders of the remaining balance of $222,905,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes had elected to convert into cash and shares of the Company's common stock in accordance with the conversion formula which is based on the average daily closing price of NNN's common stock price over a period of 20 days commencing after receipt of a note holder's conversion notice. In 2013, the Company issued 2,407,911 shares of common stock and paid approximately $226,427,000 in aggregate settlement value for the $223,035,000 of settled notes. The difference between the amount paid and the principal amount of the settled notes of $3,197,000 was recognized as a decrease to additional paid-in capital and $195,000 was recorded as interest expense.

Note 7 – Stockholders' Equity:

Dividends – The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	—	$	1,979
	Per share	—		0.5378
Series D preferred stock (3):
	Dividends	14,285		10,688
	Per share	1.2422		0.9293
Series E preferred stock (2)(3):
	Dividends	4,780		—
	Per share	0.4156		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	139,890		124,139
	Per share	1.195		1.165

¹⁾ The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months

ended September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include

accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

³⁾ The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

In October2013, NNN declared a dividend of $0.405 per share, which is payable in November2013 to its common stockholders of record as of October 31, 2013.

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Preferred Stock Issuances – In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") which permits the issuance by NNN of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities.

In February 2012, NNN issued 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in our 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") at a price of $25.00 per depositary share generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000. In connection with this offering, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $9,855,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, rating agency fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

In March 2012, NNN redeemed all 3,680,000 outstanding depositary shares representing interests in its 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”). The Series C Preferred Stock was redeemed at a price of $25.00 per depositary share, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions through the redemption date, for an aggregate redemption price of approximately $25.0768 per depositary share. The excess carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem the preferred stock was $3,098,000, representing Series C Preferred Stock issuance costs.

In May 2013, NNN issued 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in its 5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series E Preferred Stock") at a price of $25.00 per depositary share generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000. In connection with this offering, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $9,856,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, rating agency fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

At The Market Offerings – In May 2012, NNN established an at-the-market equity program ("2012 ATM") which allowed NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time through May 2015. The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2012 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	4,676,542		2,251,798
Average price per share (net)	$	32.60	$	28.97
Net proceeds	152,435		65,245
Stock issuance costs (1)	2,161		1,171

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

In March 2013, NNN established a second ATM equity program ("2013 ATM") which allows NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time through March 2015. The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2013 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Shares of common stock	2,280,450
Average price per share (net)	$	37.82
Net proceeds	86,237
Stock issuance costs (1)	1,585

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Repurchase Plan – In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Commission for its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan ("DRIP") which permits the issuance by NNN of up to 16,000,000 shares of common stock. The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN's DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	634,146		1,994,113
Net proceeds	$	21,159	$	52,781

Note 8 – Income Taxes:

NNN has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1984. To qualify as a REIT, NNN must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including

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a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. NNN intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain its REIT status. As a REIT, NNN generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes currently to its stockholders. NNN may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any. The provision for federal income taxes in NNN's consolidated financial statements relates to its TRS operations and any potential taxable built-in gain. NNN did not have significant tax provisions or deferred income tax items during the periods reported hereunder.

In June 2006, the FASB issued guidance which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

NNN, in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes, has analyzed its various federal and state tax filing positions. NNN believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions are well documented and supported. Additionally, NNN believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to the FASB guidance.

NNN has had no increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for current or prior years. Further, no interest or penalties have been included since no reserves were recorded and no significant increases or decreases are expected to occur within the next 12 months. When applicable, such interest and penalties will be recorded as non-operating expenses. The periods that remain open under federal statute are 2010 through 2013. NNN also files tax returns in many states with varying open years under statute.

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Note 9 – Earnings from Discontinued Operations:

NNN classified the revenues and expenses related to Properties which were sold or were held for sale as of September 30, 2013, as discontinued operations. The following is a summary of the earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	791		$	1,606		$	1,999		$	5,796
Earned income from direct financing leases	12			37			38			121
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	63			124			231			323
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	1			4			37			38
	867			1,771			2,305			6,278
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	3			2			218			7
Real estate	219			305			479			846
Depreciation and amortization	148			301			297			1,204
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	(1		)	5,440			2,046			5,785
	369			6,048			3,040			7,842
Other expenses:
Interest expense	136			183			444			552
	136			183			444			552
Earnings (loss) before gain on disposition of real estate and income tax expense	362			(4,460		)	(1,179		)	(2,116		)
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,228			1,694			4,402			4,446
Income tax expense	(411		)	(37		)	(429		)	(99		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN including noncontrolling interests	1,179			(2,803		)	2,794			2,231
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7		)	(2		)	(223		)	(10		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$	1,172		$	(2,805	)	$	2,571		$	2,221

Note 10 – Derivatives:

In accordance with the guidance on derivatives and hedging, NNN records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

NNN’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, NNN primarily uses treasury locks, forward swaps and interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. Treasury locks and forward starting swaps are used to hedge forecasted debt issuances. Treasury locks designated as cash flow hedges lock in the yield/price of a treasury security. Forward swaps also lock the associated swap spread. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges hedging the variable cash flows associated with floating rate debt involve the receipt of variable rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings.

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NNN discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the derivative is re-designated as a hedging instrument or management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, NNN continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, and recognizes any changes in its fair value in earnings or may choose to cash settle the derivative at that time.

In April 2013, NNN terminated four forward starting swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $240,000,000 that were hedging the risk of changes in forecasted interest payments on a forecasted issuance of long-term debt. When terminated, the fair value of the forward starting swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, was a liability of $3,156,000, of which $3,141,000 was deferred in other comprehensive income. The amount reported in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the 2023 Notes.

As of September 30, 2013, $8,528,000 remained in other comprehensive income related to the effective portion of NNN’s 2013 and previous interest rate hedges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, NNN reclassified out of comprehensive income $306,000 and $171,000, respectively, as an increase to interest expense. Over the next 12 months, NNN estimates that an additional $703,000 will be reclassified as an increase in interest expense. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on NNN’s long-term debt.

NNN does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes or currently have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. NNN had no derivative financial instruments outstanding at September 30, 2013.

Note 11 – Fair Value Measurements:

NNN currently values its Residuals based upon an independent valuation which provides a discounted cash flow analysis based upon prepayment speeds, expected loan losses and yield curves. These valuation inputs are generally considered unobservable; therefore, the Residuals are considered Level 3 financial assets. The table below presents a roll forward of the Residuals (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	13,096
Total gains (losses) – realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings	(16		)
Included in other comprehensive income	1,595
Interest income on Residuals	1,789
Cash received from Residuals	(1,709		)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance at end of period	$	14,755
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to     assets still held at the end of period	$	(328	)

Note 12 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

NNN believes the carrying value of its Credit Facility approximates fair value based upon its nature, terms and variable interest rate. NNN believes that the carrying value of its cash and cash equivalents, mortgages, notes and other receivables, mortgages payable and other liabilities at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, approximate fair value based upon current market prices of similar issues. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of NNN’s notes payable was $1,559,656,000 and $1,585,756,000, respectively, based upon quoted market prices, which is a level one valuation since NNN's debt is publicly traded.

Note 13 – Subsequent Events:

NNN reviewed its subsequent events and transactions that have occurred after September 30, 2013, the date of the condensed consolidated balance sheet. There were no reportable subsequent events or transactions.

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

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of National Retail Properties, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2012. The terms “NNN” and the “Company” refer to National Retail Properties, Inc. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. NNN has elected to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable real estate investment trust subsidiaries. These subsidiaries and their majority owned and controlled subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “TRS.”

Forward-Looking Statements

The information herein contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These statements generally are characterized by the use of terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” or similar words or expressions. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks. Certain factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those NNN anticipates or projects include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial and economic conditions may have an adverse impact on NNN, its tenants, and commercial real estate in general;

• NNN may be unable to obtain debt or equity capital on favorable terms, if at all;

• Loss of revenues from tenants would reduce NNN's cash flow;

• A significant portion of the source of NNN's Property Portfolio annual base rent is heavily concentrated in specific industry classifications, tenants and in specific geographic locations;

• Owning real estate and indirect interests in real estate carries inherent risk;

• NNN's real estate investments are illiquid;

• Costs of complying with changes in governmental laws and regulations may adversely affect NNN's results of operations;

• NNN may be subject to known or unknown environmental liabilities and hazardous materials on properties owned by NNN;

• NNN may not be able to successfully execute its acquisition or development strategies;

• NNN may not be able to dispose of properties consistent with its operating strategy;

• A change in the assumptions used to determine the value of commercial mortgage residual interests could adversely affect NNN's financial position;

• NNN may suffer a loss in the event of a default or bankruptcy of a borrower or a tenant;

• Certain provisions of NNN's leases or loan agreements may be unenforceable;

• Property ownership through joint ventures and partnerships could limit NNN's control of those investments;

• Competition from numerous other REITs, commercial developers, real estate limited partnerships and other investors may impede NNN's ability to grow;

• NNN's loss of key management personnel could adversely affect performance and the value of its common stock;

• Uninsured losses may adversely affect NNN's operating results and asset values;

• Acts of violence, terrorist attacks or war may adversely affect the markets in which NNN operates and NNN's results of operations;

• Vacant properties or bankrupt tenants could adversely affect NNN's business or financial condition;

• The amount of debt NNN has and the restrictions imposed by that debt could adversely affect NNN's business and financial condition;

• NNN is obligated to comply with financial and other covenants in its debt instruments that could restrict its operating activities, and the failure to comply with such covenants could result in defaults that accelerate the payment of such debt;

• The market value of NNN's equity and debt securities is subject to various factors that may cause significant fluctuations or volatility;

• NNN's failure to qualify as a real estate investment trust for federal income tax purposes could result in significant tax liability;

• Even if NNN remains qualified as a REIT, NNN may face other tax liabilities that reduce operating results and cash flow;

• Adverse legislative or regulatory tax changes could reduce NNN's earnings, cash flow and market price of NNN's common stock;

• Compliance with REIT requirements, including distribution requirements, may limit NNN's flexibility and negatively affect NNN's operating decisions;

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• Changes in accounting pronouncements could adversely impact NNN's or NNN's tenants' reported financial performance;

• NNN's failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could have a material adverse effect on its business, operating results and share price;

• NNN's ability to pay dividends in the future is subject to many factors;

• Cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents could adversely affect NNN's business and disrupt operations; and

• Future investments in international markets could subject NNN to additional risks.

Additional information related to these risks and uncertainties are included in Item 1A. Risk Factors of NNN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and may cause NNN's actual future results to differ materially from expected results. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. NNN undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Overview

NNN, a Maryland corporation, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed in 1984. NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests (the "Residuals"). NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

As of September 30, 2013, NNN owned 1,850 Properties, with an aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 20,292,000 square feet, located in 47 states. Approximately 98 percent of the Properties in the Property Portfolio were leased as of September 30, 2013.

NNN’s management team focuses on certain key indicators to evaluate the financial condition and operating performance of NNN. The key indicators for NNN include items such as: the composition of the Property Portfolio (such as tenant, geographic and line of trade diversification), the occupancy rate of the Property Portfolio, certain financial performance ratios and profitability measures, and industry trends and performance compared to that of NNN.

NNN continues to maintain its diversification by tenant, geography and tenant’s line of trade. NNN’s highest lines of trade concentrations are the convenience store and restaurant (including full and limited service) sectors. These sectors represent a large part of the freestanding retail property marketplace and NNN’s management believes these sectors present attractive investment opportunities. NNN’s Property Portfolio is geographically concentrated in the south and southeast United States, which are regions of historically above-average population growth. Given these concentrations, any financial hardship within these sectors or geographic locations, respectively, could have a material adverse effect on the financial condition and operating performance of NNN.

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Results of Operations

Property Analysis

General.  The following table summarizes NNN’s Property Portfolio:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		September 30, 2012
Properties Owned:
Number	1,850		1,622		1,530
Total gross leasable area (square feet)	20,292,000		19,168,000		18,331,000
Properties:
Leased and unimproved land	1,814		1,588		1,497
Percent of Properties – leased and unimproved land	98	%	98	%	98	%
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)	12		12		12
Total gross leasable area (square feet) – leased	19,728,000		18,524,000		17,755,000

The following table summarizes the diversification of NNN’s Property Portfolio based on the top 10 lines of trade:

		% of Annual Base Rent (1)
	Lines of Trade	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012		September 30, 2012
1.	Convenience stores	19.9	%	19.8	%	21.6	%
2.	Restaurants - full service	9.8	%	10.7	%	11.3	%
3.	Automotive service	7.6	%	7.6	%	6.4	%
4.	Restaurants - limited service	5.4	%	5.2	%	3.5	%
5.	Automotive parts	5.1	%	5.6	%	5.8	%
6.	Theaters	4.4	%	4.7	%	4.5	%
7.	Banks	4.1	%	0.2	%	0.2	%
8.	Health and fitness	4.0	%	3.7	%	2.8	%
9.	Sporting goods	3.7	%	4.0	%	4.5	%
10.	Wholesale clubs	3.1	%	3.4	%	3.6	%
	Other	32.9	%	35.1	%	35.8	%
		100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%

⁽¹⁾ Based on annualized base rent for all leases in place for each respective period.

Property Acquisitions.  The following table summarizes the Property acquisitions (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Acquisitions:
Number of Properties	35		30		261		124
Gross leasable area (square feet)	243,000		575,000		1,468,000		2,048,000
Total dollars invested(1)	$	90,070	$	139,600	$	570,334	$	452,558

⁽¹⁾ Includes dollars invested in projects under construction or tenant improvements for each respective year.

NNN typically funds property acquisitions either through available cash, borrowings under its unsecured revolving Credit Facility (see "Debt – Line of Credit Payable") or by issuing its debt or equity securities in the capital markets.

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Property Dispositions.  The following table summarizes the Properties sold by NNN (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Number of properties	22		8		31		18
Gross leasable area (square feet)	169,000		40,000		301,000		141,000
Net sales proceeds	$	35,971	$	20,347	$	52,585	$	32,088
Net gain, net of non-controlling interest	$	1,228	$	1,694	$	4,402	$	4,446

NNN typically uses the proceeds from property sales either to pay down the Credit Facility or reinvest in real estate.

Analysis of Revenue From Continuing Operations

General.  During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, rental income increased primarily due to an increase in rental income from property acquisitions (See “Results of Operations - Property Analysis - Property Acquisitions”). NNN anticipates increases in rental income will continue to come from additional property acquisitions and increases in rents pursuant to lease terms.

The following summarizes NNN’s revenues from continuing operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012		Percent Increase (Decrease)	2013		2012		2013		2012		Percent Increase (Decrease)
					Percent of Total									Percent of Total
Rental Income(1)	$	96,573	$	80,628	96.0	%	95.5	%	19.8%	$	277,013	$	231,003	95.8	%	95.0	%	19.9%
Real estate expense   reimbursement from   tenants	3,113		2,658		3.1	%	3.1	%	17.1%	9,203		8,024		3.2	%	3.3	%	14.7%
Interest and other   income from real   estate transactions	341		512		0.3	%	0.7	%	(33.4)%	1,095		1,982		0.4	%	0.8	%	(44.8)%
Interest income on   commercial mortgage   residual interests	594		593		0.6	%	0.7	%	0.2%	1,789		2,064		0.6	%	0.9	%	(13.3)%
Total revenues from   continuing operations	$	100,621	$	84,391	100.0	%	100.0	%	19.2%	$	289,100	$	243,073	100.0	%	100.0	%	18.9%

⁽¹⁾ Includes rental income from operating leases, earned income from direct financing leases and percentage rent from continuing operations (“Rental Income”).

Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 versus Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

Rental Income. Rental Income increased as a percent of the total revenues from continuing operations but remained relatively stable as a percentage of total revenues for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same periods in 2012. The increase is primarily due to the acquisition of 261 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 1,468,000 square feet during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 232 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 2,955,000 square feet during 2012.

Real Estate Expense Reimbursement from Tenants. Real estate expense reimbursements from tenants increased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same periods in 2012, but was consistent as a percentage of total revenues from continuing operations. The increase is primarily attributable to a full year of reimbursements from certain properties acquired in 2012.

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Analysis of Expenses from Continuing Operations

General.  Operating expenses from continuing operations increased for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, primarily due to an increase in depreciation expense from certain Properties acquired in 2013. The following table summarizes NNN’s expenses from continuing operations for the quarters ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

							Percent Increase (Decrease)	Percentage of Total				Percentage of Revenues from Continuing Operations
	2013			2012				2013		2012		2013		2012
General and administrative	$	7,534		$	8,653		(12.9)%	19.9	%	26.2	%	7.5	%	10.3	%
Real estate	4,420			3,842			15.0%	11.7	%	11.7	%	4.4	%	4.6	%
Depreciation and amortization	25,856			17,242			50.0%	68.4	%	52.3	%	25.7	%	20.4	%
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	16			—			N/C (1)	—	%	—	%	—	%	—	%
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	—			3,223			(100.0)%	—	%	9.8	%	—	%	3.8	%
Total operating expenses	$	37,826		$	32,960		14.8%	100.0	%	100.0	%	37.6	%	39.1	%
Interest and other income	$	(722	)	$	(1,194	)	(39.5)%	(3.7	)%	(5.5	)%	(0.7	)%	(1.4	)%
Interest expense	19,989			23,039			(13.2)%	103.7	%	105.5	%	19.9	%	27.3	%
Total other expenses	$	19,267		$	21,845		(11.8)%	100.0	%	100.0	%	19.2	%	25.9	%

⁽¹⁾ Not Calculable ("N/C")

The following table summarizes NNN’s expenses from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

							Percent Increase (Decrease)	Percentage of Total				Percentage of Revenues from Continuing Operations
	2013			2012				2013		2012		2013		2012
General and administrative	$	25,209		$	23,282		8.3%	22.5	%	24.4	%	8.7	%	9.6	%
Real estate	12,580			12,376			1.6%	11.2	%	13.0	%	4.4	%	5.1	%
Depreciation and amortization	72,126			53,574			34.6%	64.5	%	56.3	%	24.9	%	22.1	%
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	16			2,718			(99.4)%	—	%	2.9	%	—	%	1.1	%
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	1,972			3,258			(39.5)%	1.8	%	3.4	%	0.7	%	1.3	%
Total operating expenses	$	111,903		$	95,208		17.5%	100.0	%	100.0	%	38.7	%	39.2	%
Interest and other income	$	(1,433	)	$	(1,913	)	(25.1)%	(2.2	)%	(3.2	)%	(0.5	)%	(0.8	)%
Interest expense	65,210			62,425			4.5%	102.2	%	103.2	%	22.6	%	25.7	%
Total other expenses	$	63,777		$	60,512		5.4%	100.0	%	100.0	%	22.1	%	24.9	%

Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 versus Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012

General and Administrative Expenses.  General and administrative expenses decreased for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same periods in 2012. General and administrative expenses decreased as a percentage of total operating expenses and as a percentage of revenues from continuing operations. The decrease in general and administrative expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 is primarily due to decreases in incentive compensation. The increase in general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 is primarily attributable to increases in real estate acquisition costs.

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Depreciation and Amortization.   Depreciation and amortization expenses increased as a percentage of total operating expenses and as a percentage of revenues from continuing operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The increase is primarily due to depreciation expense from the 261 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 1,468,000 square feet acquired during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and the 232 properties with aggregate gross leasable area of approximately 2,955,000 square feet acquired during 2012.

Impairment – Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests Valuation.  In connection with the independent valuations of the Residuals' fair value, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, NNN recorded an other than temporary valuation adjustment of $16,000 and $2,718,000, respectively, as a reduction of earnings from operations.

Impairment Charges and Other Losses, Net of Recoveries. NNN reviews long-lived assets for impairment whenever certain events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Events or circumstances that may occur include changes in real estate market conditions, the ability of NNN to re-lease properties that are currently vacant or become vacant, and the ability to sell properties at an attractive price. Generally, NNN evaluates a possible impairment by comparing the subject asset's estimated future cash flows to its current net book value. If an impairment is indicated, an impairment is recognized to the extent the current book value of the respective asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, no real estate impairments were recorded as compared to $3,223,000 recorded during the same period in 2012. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, NNN recorded $1,957,000 and $3,258,000, respectively, of real estate impairments.

Interest Expense.  Interest expense decreased for the quarter and increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same periods in 2012.

The following represents the primary changes in debt that have impacted interest expense:

(i) the issuance in August 2012 of $325,000,000 principal amount of notes payable with a maturity of October 2022, and stated interest rate of 3.800%;

(ii) the repayment in June 2012 of $50,000,000 principal amount of notes payable with a stated interest rate of 7.750%;

(iii) the repayment in July 2012 of a mortgage, with a balance of $18,488,000 at December 31, 2011 and an interest rate of 6.90%;

(iv) the settlement of $138,700,000 principal amount of 3.95% convertible notes payable, of which $123,163,000 was settled in the fourth quarter 2012 and the remaining $15,537,000 was settled in the first quarter 2013;

(v) the issuance in April 2013 of $350,000,000 principal amount of notes payable with a maturity of April 2023, and stated interest rate of 3.300%;

(vi) the settlement of $223,035,000 principal amount of 5.125% convertible notes payable, of which $91,000 was settled in the second quarter 2013 and the remaining $222,944,000 was settled in the third quarter 2013; and

(vii) a $22,830,000 and $3,443,000 decrease in the weighted average debt outstanding on the credit facility for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, and a slightly lower weighted average interest rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to the same period in 2012.

Discontinued Operations

Earnings. NNN classified as discontinued operations the revenues and expenses related to its revenue generating Properties that were sold and any revenue generating Properties that were held for sale at September 30, 2013.

The following table summarizes the earnings (loss) from discontinued operations for the quarters ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

	2013						2012
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings			# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings
Properties	22	$	1,228	$	1,179		8	$	1,694	$	(2,803	)
Noncontrolling interests	—	—		(7		)	—	—		(2		)
	22	$	1,228	$	1,172		8	$	1,694	$	(2,805	)

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The following table summarizes the earnings from discontinued operations for the nine months ended September 30 (dollars in thousands):

	2013						2012
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings			# of Sold Properties	Gain		Earnings
Properties	31	$	4,402	$	2,794		18	$	4,446	$	2,231
Noncontrolling interests	—	—		(223		)	—	—		(10		)
	31	$	4,402	$	2,571		18	$	4,446	$	2,221

NNN periodically sells Properties and may reinvest the sales proceeds to purchase additional properties. NNN evaluates its ability to pay dividends to stockholders by considering the combined effect of income from continuing and discontinued operations.

Liquidity

General.  NNN’s demand for funds has been and will continue to be primarily for (i) payment of operating expenses and cash dividends; (ii) property acquisitions and development; (iii) origination of mortgages and notes receivable; (iv) capital expenditures; (v) payment of principal and interest on its outstanding indebtedness; and (vi) other investments.

Cash and Cash Equivalents.  The table below summarizes NNN’s cash flows (in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012
Cash and cash equivalents:
Provided by operating activities	$	215,079		$	172,513
Used in investing activities	(508,289		)	(382,187		)
Provided by financing activities	297,664			349,038
Increase	4,454			139,364
Net cash at beginning of period	2,076			2,082
Net cash at end of period	$	6,530		$	141,446

Cash provided by operating activities represents cash received primarily from rental income from tenants and interest income less cash used for general and administrative expenses, interest expense and acquisition of certain Properties. NNN’s cash flow from operating activities, net of cash used in and provided by the acquisition and disposition of certain Properties, has been sufficient to pay the distributions for each period presented. NNN generally uses proceeds from its credit facility or from offerings of equity or debt securities in the capital markets to fund the acquisition of its Properties. The change in cash provided by operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, is primarily the result of changes in revenues and expenses as discussed in “Results of Operations.” Cash generated from operations is expected to fluctuate in the future.

Changes in cash for investing activities are primarily attributable to the acquisitions and dispositions of Properties.

NNN’s financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, included the following significant transactions:

• $174,200,000 in net payments on NNN's Credit Facility,

• $277,644,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in NNN's 5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series E Preferred Stock") in May,

• $21,159,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of 634,146 shares of common stock in connection with the Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan ("DRIP"),

• $238,672,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of 6,956,992 shares of common stock in connection with the at-the-market ("ATM") equity program,

• $139,890,000 in dividends paid to common stockholders,

• $14,285,000 in dividends paid to holders of the depositary shares of NNN’s Series D Preferred Stock,

• $4,780,000 in dividends paid to holders of the depositary shares of NNN’s Series E Preferred Stock,

• $344,266,000 in net proceeds from the issuance of the 3.30% notes payable in April,

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• $20,565,000 paid in the first quarter to settle the remaining $15,537,000 principal amount of the 3.95% convertible notes payable, and

• $226,231,000 paid to settle the $223,035,000 principal amount of the 5.125% convertible notes payable.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments. As of September 30, 2013, NNN has agreed to fund construction commitments in connection with the improvements of leased Properties as outlined in the table below (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real estate – portfolio	51	$	147,084	$	109,852	$	37,232

⁽¹⁾ Includes land, construction costs and tenant improvements.

 As of September 30, 2013, NNN did not have any material contractual cash obligations, such as purchase obligations, financing lease obligations or other long-term liabilities other than those reflected in the table above and previously disclosed under Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in NNN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. In addition to items reflected in the table, NNN has issued preferred stock with cumulative preferential cash distributions, as described below under “Dividends.”

Management anticipates satisfying these obligations with a combination of NNN’s cash provided from operations, current capital resources on hand, its credit facility, debt or equity financings and asset dispositions.

Generally, the Properties are leased under long-term net leases, which require the tenant to pay all property taxes and assessments, substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the property and carry property and liability insurance coverage. Therefore, management anticipates that capital demands to meet obligations with respect to these Properties will be modest for the foreseeable future and can be met with funds from operations and working capital. Certain of NNN’s Properties are subject to leases under which NNN retains responsibility for specific costs and expenses associated with the Property. Management anticipates that the costs associated with NNN’s vacant Properties or those Properties that become vacant will also be met with funds from operations and working capital. NNN may be required to borrow under its credit facility or use other sources of capital in the event of unforeseen significant capital expenditures.

The lost revenues and increased property expenses resulting from vacant properties or uncollectibility of lease revenues could have a material adverse effect on the liquidity and results of operations if NNN is unable to re-lease the Properties at comparable rental rates and in a timely manner. As of September 30, 2013, NNN owned 36 vacant, un-leased Properties which accounted for approximately two percent of total Properties held in NNN’s Property Portfolio.

NNN generally monitors the financial performance of its significant tenants on an ongoing basis.

Dividends.  NNN has made an election to be taxed as a REIT under Sections 856 through 860 of the Code, as amended, and related regulations and intends to continue to operate so as to remain qualified as a REIT for federal income tax purposes. NNN generally will not be subject to federal income tax on income that it distributes to its stockholders, provided that it distributes 100 percent of its REIT taxable income and meets certain other requirements for qualifying as a REIT. If NNN fails to qualify as a REIT in any taxable year, it will be subject to federal income tax on its taxable income at regular corporate rates and will not be permitted to qualify for treatment as a REIT for federal income tax purposes for four years following the year during which qualification is lost. Such an event could materially adversely affect NNN’s income and ability to pay dividends. NNN believes it has been structured as, and its past and present operations qualify NNN as, a REIT.

One of NNN’s primary objectives, consistent with its policy of retaining sufficient cash for reserves and working capital purposes and maintaining its status as a REIT, is to distribute a substantial portion of its funds available from operations to its stockholders in the form of dividends.

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The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	—	$	1,979
	Per share	—		0.5378
Series D preferred stock (3):
	Dividends	14,285		10,688
	Per share	1.2422		0.9293
Series E preferred stock (2)(3):
	Dividends	4,780		—
	Per share	0.4156		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	139,890		124,139
	Per share	1.195		1.165

¹⁾The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months ended

September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include

accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

³⁾ The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

In October2013, NNN declared a dividend of $0.405 per share which is payable in November2013 to its common stockholders of record as of October 31, 2013.

Capital Resources

Generally, cash needs for property acquisitions, mortgages and notes receivable investments, debt payments, capital expenditures, development and other investments have been funded by equity and debt offerings, bank borrowings, the sale of properties and, to a lesser extent, by internally generated funds. Cash needs for operating expenses and dividends have generally been funded by internally generated funds. If available, future sources of capital include proceeds from the public or private offering of NNN’s debt or equity securities, secured or unsecured borrowings from banks or other lenders, proceeds from the sale of properties, as well as undistributed funds from operations.

Debt

The following is a summary of NNN’s total outstanding debt as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		Percentage of Total	December 31, 2012		Percentage of Total
Line of credit payable	$	—	—	$	174,200	11.0%
Mortgages payable	9,764		0.6%	10,602		0.7%
Notes payable – convertible	—		—	236,500		14.9%
Notes payable	1,513,884		99.4%	1,165,662		73.4%
Total outstanding debt	$	1,523,648	100.0%	$	1,586,964	100.0%

Indebtedness.  NNN expects to use indebtedness primarily for property acquisitions and development of single-tenant retail properties, either directly or through investment interests, and mortgage and note receivables.

Line of Credit Payable. NNN's $500,000,000 revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) had a weighted average outstanding balance of $49,975,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 1.4% during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Credit Facility matures October 2016, unless the Company exercises its option to extend maturity to October 2017. The Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points; however, such interest rate may change pursuant to a tiered

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interest rate structure based on NNN's debt rating. The Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature to increase the facility size up to $1,000,000,000, subject to lender approval. As of September 30, 2013, there was no outstanding balance and $500,000,000 was available for future borrowings, under the Credit Facility.

Notes Payable – Convertible. NNN recorded the following in interest expense relating to the 3.950% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") and the 5.125% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Contractual interest expense	$	26	$	4,227	$	5,400	$	12,682
Noncash interest charges	—		1,082		2,072		3,189
Amortization of debt costs	—		291		566		851
Total interest expense	$	26	$	5,600	$	8,038	$	16,722

As of December 31, 2012, $15,537,000 of the principal amount of 2026 Notes were outstanding. In January 2013, the Company paid approximately $20,702,000 in aggregate settlement value for the $15,537,000 of settled notes. The difference between the amount paid and the principal amount of the settled notes of $5,028,000 was recognized as a decrease to additional paid-in capital and $137,000 was recorded as interest expense.

As of December 31, 2012, $223,035,000 of the principal amount of 2028 Notes were outstanding. In June 2013, NNN called all of the outstanding 2028 Notes for redemption on July 11, 2013. On July 11, 2013, $130,000 principal amount of the 2028 Notes was settled at par plus accrued interest. As of September 30, 2013, holders of the remaining balance of $222,905,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes had elected to convert into cash and shares of the Company's common stock in accordance with the conversion formula which is based on the average daily closing price of NNN's common stock price over a period of 20 days commencing after receipt of a note holder's conversion notice. In 2013, the Company issued 2,407,911 shares of common stock and paid approximately $226,427,000 in aggregate settlement value for the $223,035,000 of settled notes. The difference between the amount paid and the principal amount of the settled notes of $3,197,000 was recognized as a decrease to additional paid-in capital and $195,000 was recorded as interest expense.

Notes Payable. In April 2013, NNN filed a prospectus supplement to the prospectus contained in its February 2012 shelf registration statement and issued an aggregate $350,000,000 principal amount of 3.300% Notes due April 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes were sold at a discount with an aggregate purchase price of $347,406,000 with interest payable semi-annually commencing on October 15, 2013. The discount of $2,594,000 is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate for the 2023 Notes after accounting for note discount is 3.388%. NNN previously entered into four forward starting swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $240,000,000. Upon issuance of the 2023 Notes, NNN terminated the forward starting swaps resulting in a liability of $3,156,000, of which $3,141,000 was deferred in other comprehensive income. The deferred liability is being amortized over the term of the 2023 Notes using the effective interest method.

The 2023 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of NNN and are subordinated to all secured indebtedness and to the indebtedness and other liabilities of NNN's subsidiaries. Additionally, the 2023 Notes are redeemable at NNN's option, in whole or part anytime, for an amount equal to (i) the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date, and (ii) the make whole amount, if any, as defined in the supplemental indenture dated April 9, 2013, relating to the 2023 Notes.

NNN received approximately $344,266,000 of proceeds in connection with the issuance of the 2023 Notes, net of debt issuance costs totaling $3,140,000 consisting primarily of underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, rating agency fees and printing expenses.

Debt and Equity Securities

NNN has used, and expects to use in the future, issuances of debt and equity securities primarily to pay down its outstanding indebtedness and to finance investment acquisitions.

Securities Offering. In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) which was automatically effective and permits the issuance by NNN of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities.

A description of NNN’s outstanding series of publicly held notes is found under "Debt – Notes Payable" above.

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7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock.  In October 2006, NNN issued 3,680,000 depositary shares, each representing 1/100^th of a share of Series C Preferred Stock.

In March 2012, NNN redeemed all 3,680,000 outstanding depositary shares representing interests in its Series C Preferred Stock. The Series C Preferred Stock was redeemed at a price of $25.00 per depositary share, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions through the redemption date, for an aggregate redemption price of approximately $25.0768 per depositary share. The excess carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem the preferred stock was $3,098,000 of Series C Preferred Stock issuance costs.

6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. In February 2012, NNN consummated an underwritten public offering of 11,500,000 depositary shares (including 1,500,000 shares issued in connection with the underwriters' over-allotment), each representing a 1/100^th interest in a share of Series D Preferred Stock, and received gross proceeds of $287,500,000.In connection with this offering, the Company incurred stock issuance costs of approximately $9,855,000, consisting primarily of underwriting commissions and fees, rating agency fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses. NNN used these net offering proceeds to redeem the 7.375% Series C Preferred Stock for an aggregate redemption price of $92,000,000, excluding accumulated dividends of $283,000. NNN used the remainder of the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, including repaying outstanding indebtedness under its Credit Facility.

Holders of the Series D depositary shares are entitled to receive, when and as authorized by the Board of Directors, cumulative preferential cash dividends at the rate of 6.625% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per depositary share per annum (equivalent to a fixed annual amount of $1.65625 per depositary share). The Series D Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares ranks senior to NNN’s common stock with respect to dividend rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of NNN. The Series D Preferred Stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed. NNN may redeem the Series D Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares on or after September 23, 2017, for cash, at a redemption price of $2,500.00 per share (or $25.00 per depositary share), plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends. In addition, upon a change of control, as defined in the articles supplementary fixing the rights and preferences of the Series D Preferred Stock, NNN may redeem the Series D Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares at a redemption price of $2,500.00 per share (or $25.00 per depositary share), plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends, and in limited circumstances the holders of depositary shares may convert some or all of their Series D Preferred Stock into shares of NNN's common stock at conversion rates provided in the related articles supplementary. As of October 30, 2013, the Series D Preferred Stock was not redeemable or convertible.

5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock. In May 2013, NNN closed an underwritten public offering of 11,500,000 depositary shares (including 1,500,000 shares issued in connection with the underwriters' over-allotment), each representing a 1/100th interest in a share of its newly designated 5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, and received gross proceeds of $287,500,000.In connection with this offering, the Company incurred stock issuance costs of approximately $9,856,000, consisting primarily of underwriting commissions and fees, rating agency fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and funding property acquisitions.

Holders of the Series E depositary shares are entitled to receive, when and as authorized by the Board of Directors, cumulative preferential cash dividends at the rate of 5.700% of the $25.00 liquidation preference per depositary share per annum (equivalent to a fixed annual amount of $1.425 per depositary share). The Series E Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares ranks senior to NNN’s common stock with respect to dividend rights and rights upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of NNN. The Series E Preferred Stock has no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed. NNN may redeem the Series E Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares on or after May 30, 2018, for cash, at a redemption price of $2,500.00 per share (or $25.00 per depositary share), plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends. In addition, upon a change of control, as defined in the articles supplementary fixing the rights and preferences of the Series E Preferred Stock, NNN may redeem the Series E Preferred Stock underlying the depositary shares at a redemption price of $2,500.00 per share (or $25.00 per depositary share), plus all accumulated and unpaid dividends, and in limited circumstances the holders of depositary shares may convert some or all of their Series E Preferred Stock into shares of NNN's common stock at conversion rates provided in the related articles supplementary. As of October 30, 2013, the Series E Preferred Stock was not redeemable or convertible.

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Common Stock Issuances. In May 2012, NNN established an at-the-market equity program ("2012 ATM") which allowed NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time through May 2015. The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2012 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	4,676,542		2,251,798
Average price per share (net)	$	32.60	$	28.97
Net proceeds	152,435		65,245
Stock issuance costs (1)	2,161		1,171

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

In March 2013, NNN established a second ATM equity program ("2013 ATM") which allows NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time through March 2015. The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2013 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Shares of common stock	2,280,450
Average price per share (net)	$	37.82
Net proceeds	86,237
Stock issuance costs (1)	1,585

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement which was automatically effective with the Commission for its DRIP, which permits the issuance by NNN of up to 16,000,000 shares of common stock. NNN’s DRIP provides an economical and convenient way for current stockholders and other interested new investors to invest in NNN’s common stock. The following outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN’s DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	634,146		1,994,113
Net proceeds	$	21,159	$	52,781

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests

The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Discount rate(1)	20% or 25%		25	%
Average life equivalent CPR(2) speeds range	0.80% to 19.39% CPR		0.80% to 24.31% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.07% - 3.97% range		0.09% - 4.49% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve
(1)  For September 30, 2013, three of the securitizations have a 20% discount rate and four have a 25% discount rate.
(2) Conditional prepayment rate

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The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Unrealized gains	$	376	$	—	$	1,595	$	213
Other than temporary valuation impairment	16		—		16		2,718

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Refer to Note 1 to the September 30, 2013, Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

NNN is exposed to interest rate risk primarily as a result of its variable rate Credit Facility and its fixed rate debt which are used to finance NNN’s development and acquisition activities, as well as for general corporate purposes. NNN’s interest rate risk management objective is to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to reduce overall borrowing costs. To achieve its objectives, NNN borrows at both fixed and variable rates on its long-term debt. As of September 30, 2013, NNN had no outstanding derivatives.

The information in the table below summarizes NNN’s market risks associated with its debt obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The table presents principal payments and related interest rates by year for debt obligations outstanding as of September 30, 2013. The table incorporates only those debt obligations that existed as of September 30, 2013, and it does not consider those debt obligations or positions which could arise after this date. NNN's Credit Facility had a zero outstanding balance at September 30, 2013, and $174,200,000 outstanding at December 31, 2012. Moreover, because firm commitments are not presented in the table below, the information presented therein has limited predictive value. As a result, NNN’s ultimate realized gain or loss with respect to interest rate fluctuations will depend on the exposures that arise during the quarter, NNN’s hedging strategies at that time and interest rates. If interest rates on NNN’s variable rate debt increased by one percent, NNN’s interest expense would have increased by less than one percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.

Debt Obligations (dollars in thousands)
	Fixed Rate Debt
	Mortgages(1)				Unsecured Debt(2)
	Debt Obligation		Weighted Average Effective Interest Rate		Debt Obligation		Effective Interest Rate
2013	$	289	6.98	%	$	—	—
2014	1,158		6.90	%	149,961		5.91	%
2015	1,207		6.86	%	149,893		6.19	%
2016	6,842		5.95	%	—		—
2017	146		8.03	%	249,573		6.92	%
Thereafter	122		9.00	%	964,457		4.29	%
Total	$	9,764	6.34	%	$	1,513,884	5.07	%
Fair Value:
September 30, 2013	$	9,764			$	1,559,656
December 31, 2012	$	10,602			$	1,585,756

⁽¹⁾ NNN's mortgages payable include unamortized premiums.

⁽²⁾ Includes NNN’s notes payable and convertible notes payable, each net of unamortized discounts. NNN uses

Bloomberg to determine the fair value.

NNN is also exposed to market risks related to the Residuals. Factors that may impact the market value of the Residuals include delinquencies, loan losses, prepayment speeds and interest rates. The Residuals, which are reported at market value based upon an independent valuation, had a carrying value of $14,755,000 and $13,096,000 as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income in stockholders’ equity. Losses considered other than temporary are reported as valuation impairments in earnings from operations if and when there has been a change in the timing or amount of estimated cash flows that leads to a loss in value.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of NNN's management, including NNN's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness as of September 30, 2013 of the design and operation of NNN's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There has been no change in NNN's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, NNN's internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings. Not applicable.

Item 1A. Risk Factors. There were no material changes in NNN's risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of NNN's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. Not applicable.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. Not applicable.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures. Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information. Not applicable.

Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed as a part of this report.

3.	Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
		3.1	First Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		3.2	Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 6.625% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, dated February 21, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 23, 2012, incorporated herein by reference).
		3.3	Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 5.700% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, dated May 29, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 30, 2013, incorporated herein by reference).
		3.4	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference; second amendment filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.	Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
		4.1	Specimen Certificate of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 1-11290 on Form 8-B filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.2	Indenture, dated as of March 25, 1998, between the Registrant and First Union National Bank, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-132095) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.3	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 5 dated as of June 18, 2004, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.4	Form of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
		4.5	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 6 dated as of November 17, 2005, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).

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4.6	Form of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.7	Specimen certificate representing the 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated February 22, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.8	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.9	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 8 between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.10	Form of 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.11	Form of Ninth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.12	Form of 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.13	Form of Tenth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.14	Form of 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.15	Form of Eleventh Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.800% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.16	Form of 3.800% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.17	Form of Twelfth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.300% Notes due 2023 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 9, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.18	Form of 3.300% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 9, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.19	Specimen certificate representing the 5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.20	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).

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10.	Material Contracts
		10.1	2007 Performance Incentive Plan (filed as Annex A to the Registrant’s 2007 Annual Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.2	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.3	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.4	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.5	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.6	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.7	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.8	Form of Indemnification Agreement (as entered into between the Registrant and each of its directors and executive officers) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.9	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.10	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.11	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.12	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.13	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.14	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2011, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.15	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Performance between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.16	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Service between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).

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		10.17	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Special Grant between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
		10.18	First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2012, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
31.	Section 302 Certifications
		31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
		31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.	Section 906 Certifications
		32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
		32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
99.	Additional Exhibits
		99.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2013).
101.	Interactive Data File
		101.1	The following materials from National Retail Properties, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iv) notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).

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SIGNATURES

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 thereunto duly authorized.

DATED this 5th day of November, 2013.

NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.
By:	/s/ Craig Macnab
	Craig Macnab
	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
By:	/s/ Kevin B. Habicht
	Kevin B. Habicht
	Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Director

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Exhibit Index

3.	Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws
	3.1	First Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 3, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	3.2	Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 6.625% Series D Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, dated February 21, 2012 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 23, 2012, incorporated herein by reference).
	3.3	Articles Supplementary Establishing and Fixing the Rights and Preferences of 5.700% Series E Cumulative Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, dated May 29, 2013 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 30, 2013, incorporated herein by reference).
	3.4	Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 1, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference; second amendment filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.	Instruments Defining the Rights of Security Holders, Including Indentures
	4.1	Specimen Certificate of Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement No. 1-11290 on Form 8-B filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.2	Indenture, dated as of March 25, 1998, between the Registrant and First Union National Bank, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-132095) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2006, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.3	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 5 dated as of June 18, 2004, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.4	Form of 6.25% Notes due 2014 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 15, 2004 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.5	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 6 dated as of November 17, 2005, by and among Registrant and Wachovia Bank, National Association, Trustee, relating to $150,000,000 of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.6	Form of 6.15% Notes due 2015 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 14, 2005 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.7	Specimen certificate representing the 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A dated February 22, 2012 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.8	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts (filed as Exhibit 4.20 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.9	Form of Supplemental Indenture No. 8 between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).

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	4.10	Form of 6.875% Notes due 2017 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 4, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.11	Form of Ninth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrants’ Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.12	Form of 5.125% Convertible Senior Notes due 2028 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 27, 2008 and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 4, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.13	Form of Tenth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.14	Form of 5.500% Notes due 2021 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.15	Form of Eleventh Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.800% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.16	Form of 3.800% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 14, 2012 and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.17	Form of Twelfth Supplemental Indenture between National Retail Properties, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association relating to 3.300% Notes due 2023 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 9, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.18	Form of 3.300% Notes due 2022 (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 9, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.19	Specimen certificate representing the 5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
	4.20	Deposit Agreement, among the Registrant, American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as Depositary, and the holders of depositary receipts (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 8-A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 30, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference).
10.	Material Contracts
	10.1	2007 Performance Incentive Plan (filed as Annex A to the Registrant’s 2007 Annual Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 3, 2007, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.2	Form of Restricted Stock Agreement between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 15, 2005, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.3	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.4	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.5	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.3 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).

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	10.6	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.7	Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 2008, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 3, 2008, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.8	Form of Indemnification Agreement (as entered into between the Registrant and each of its directors and executive officers) (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2009, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.9	Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Craig Macnab (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.10	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Julian E. Whitehurst (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.11	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Kevin B. Habicht (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.12	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Paul E. Bayer (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.13	Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of November 8, 2010, between the Registrant and Christopher P. Tessitore (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 24, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.14	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 25, 2011, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 6, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.15	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Performance between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.16	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Service between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.17	Form of Restricted Award Agreement - Service between NNN and the Participant of NNN (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 4, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
	10.18	First Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 31, 2012, by and among the Registrant, certain lenders and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 1, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
31.	Section 302 Certifications
	31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
32.	Section 906 Certifications
	32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).
	32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith).

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99.	Additional Exhibits
	99.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 303A.12(a) of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual (filed as Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 22, 2013).
101.	Interactive Data File
	101.1	The following materials from National Retail Properties, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language: (i) condensed consolidated balance sheets, (ii) condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income, (iii) condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, and (iv) notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. As provided in Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, this information is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Craig Macnab, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of National Retail Properties, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

November 5, 2013		/s/ Craig Macnab
Date	Name:	Craig Macnab
	Title:	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Kevin B. Habicht, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this report on Form 10-Q of National Retail Properties, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

November 5, 2013		/s/ Kevin B. Habicht
Date	Name:	Kevin B. Habicht
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Craig Macnab, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that (1) this Quarterly Report of National Retail Properties, Inc. (“NNN”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (this “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (2) the information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of NNN as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and its results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

November 5, 2013		/s/ Craig Macnab
Date	Name:	Craig Macnab
	Title:	Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to NNN and will be retained by NNN and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 906

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Kevin B. Habicht, Chief Financial Officer, certifies, to the best of his knowledge, that (1) this Annual Report of National Retail Properties, Inc. (“NNN”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2013 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (this “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and (2) the information contained in this Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of NNN as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 and its results of operations quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

November 5, 2013		/s/ Kevin B. Habicht
Date	Name:	Kevin B. Habicht
	Title:	Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to NNN and will be retained by NNN and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements:

NNN currently values its Residuals based upon an independent valuation which provides a discounted cash flow analysis based upon prepayment speeds, expected loan losses and yield curves. These valuation inputs are generally considered unobservable; therefore, the Residuals are considered Level 3 financial assets. The table below presents a roll forward of the Residuals (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	13,096
Total gains (losses) – realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings	(16		)
Included in other comprehensive income	1,595
Interest income on Residuals	1,789
Cash received from Residuals	(1,709		)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance at end of period	$	14,755
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to     assets still held at the end of period	$	(328	)

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$ 95,772	$ 79,815	$ 274,583		$ 228,690
Earned income from direct financing leases	534	571	1,630		1,739
Percentage rent	267	242	800		574
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	3,113	2,658	9,203		8,024
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	341	512	1,095		1,982
Interest income on commercial mortgage residual interests	594	593	1,789		2,064
Total revenues	100,621	84,391	289,100		243,073
Retail operations:
Revenues	0	0	0		19,008
Operating expenses	0	0	0		(18,543)
Net	0	0	0		465
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	7,534	8,653	25,209		23,282
Real estate	4,420	3,842	12,580		12,376
Depreciation and amortization	25,856	17,242	72,126		53,574
Impairment – commercial mortgage residual interests valuation	16	0	16		2,718
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	0	3,223	1,972		3,258
Total operating expenses	37,826	32,960	111,903		95,208
Earnings from operations	62,795	51,431	177,197		148,330
Other expenses (revenues):
Interest and other income	(722)	(1,194)	(1,433)		(1,913)
Interest expense	19,989	23,039	65,210		62,425
Total other expenses (revenues)	19,267	21,845	63,777		60,512
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	43,528	29,586	113,420		87,818
Income tax benefit (expense)	(365)	7,438	(363)		7,167
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	0	3,769	0		4,074
Earnings from continuing operations	43,163	40,793	113,057		99,059
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income tax expense	1,179	(2,803)	2,794		2,231
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	44,342	37,990	115,851		101,290
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Continuing operations	17	27	276		73
Discontinued operations	(7)	(2)	(223)		(10)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest	10	25	53		63
Net earnings attributable to NNN	44,352	38,015	115,904		101,353
Excess of redemption value over carrying value of Series C preferred shares redeemed	0	0	0		(3,098)
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders	34,810	33,253	96,839		85,588
Basic:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.33	$ 0.80		$ 0.78
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ (0.02)	$ 0.02		$ 0.02
Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.31	$ 0.82		$ 0.80
Diluted:
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.32	$ 0.79		$ 0.77
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ (0.02)	$ 0.02		$ 0.02
Net earnings (in dollars per share)	$ 0.29	$ 0.30	$ 0.81		$ 0.79
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	120,287,890	107,487,935	117,222,163		106,140,002
Diluted (in shares)	121,230,232	110,339,705	119,356,194		108,091,909
Other comprehensive income:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	44,352	38,015	115,904		101,353
Amortization of interest rate hedges	128	57	306		171
Fair value forward starting swaps	0	0	(3,141)		0
Unrealized gain – commercial mortgage residual interests	376	0	1,595		213
Stock value adjustments	36	(1)	125		(2)
Reclassification of noncontrolling interests	0	0	949		0
Comprehensive income attributable to NNN	44,892	38,071	115,738		101,735
Series C Depositary Share [Member]
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	0	0	0	[1]	(1,979)	[1]
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762)	(4,762)	(14,285)	[2]	(10,688)	[2]
Series E Depositary Share [Member]
Loss (earnings) attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	$ (4,780)	$ 0	$ (4,780)	[2],[3]	$ 0	[2],[3]

[1] The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

[2] The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

[3] The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

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Line Of Credit Payable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Line of Credit Facility [Abstract]

Line Of Credit Payable

Line of Credit Payable:

NNN's $500,000,000 revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) had a weighted average outstanding balance of $49,975,000 and a weighted average interest rate of 1.4% during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The Credit Facility matures October 2016, unless the Company exercises its option to extend maturity to October 2017. The Credit Facility bears interest at LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points; however, such interest rate may change pursuant to a tiered interest rate structure based on NNN's debt rating. The Credit Facility also includes an accordion feature to increase the facility size up to $1,000,000,000, subject to lender approval. As of September 30, 2013, there was no outstanding balance and $500,000,000 was available for future borrowings under the Credit Facility.

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Notes Payable - Convertible (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Convertible Notes Payable [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt Instrument Interest Expense

NNN recorded the following in interest expense relating to the 3.950% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") and the 5.125% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Contractual interest expense	$	26	$	4,227	$	5,400	$	12,682
Noncash interest charges	—		1,082		2,072		3,189
Amortization of debt costs	—		291		566		851
Total interest expense	$	26	$	5,600	$	8,038	$	16,722

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments:

NNN believes the carrying value of its Credit Facility approximates fair value based upon its nature, terms and variable interest rate. NNN believes that the carrying value of its cash and cash equivalents, mortgages, notes and other receivables, mortgages payable and other liabilities at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, approximate fair value based upon current market prices of similar issues. At September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of NNN’s notes payable was $1,559,656,000 and $1,585,756,000, respectively, based upon quoted market prices, which is a level one valuation since NNN's debt is publicly traded.

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 securitizations	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 securitizations		Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Number of securitizations			7
Discount rate						25.00%
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure			20.00%			20.00%
LIBOR			Forward 3-month curve			Forward 3-month curve
Prime			Forward curve			Forward curve
Number of securitizations, discount rate valuation adjustment at 20%	3		3
Number of securitization, discount rate valuation adjustment at 25%	4		4
Unrealized gains	$ 376	$ 0	$ 1,595		$ 213
Other than temporary valuation impairment	$ 16	$ 0	$ 16		$ 2,718
Maximum [Member]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Discount rate			25.00%
Average life equivalent CPR speeds range			19.39%	[1]		24.31%	[1]
Foreclosures frequency curve default model			3.97%			4.49%
Minimum [Member]
Mortgage Loans on Real Estate [Line Items]
Discount rate			20.00%
Average life equivalent CPR speeds range			0.80%	[1]		0.80%	[1]
Foreclosures frequency curve default model			0.07%			0.09%

[1]

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Residuals

The table below presents a roll forward of the Residuals (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013
Balance at beginning of period	$	13,096
Total gains (losses) – realized/unrealized:
Included in earnings	(16		)
Included in other comprehensive income	1,595
Interest income on Residuals	1,789
Cash received from Residuals	(1,709		)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net	—
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3	—
Balance at end of period	$	14,755
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to     assets still held at the end of period	$	(328	)

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Earnings From Discontinued Operations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures

The following is a summary of the earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	791		$	1,606		$	1,999		$	5,796
Earned income from direct financing leases	12			37			38			121
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	63			124			231			323
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	1			4			37			38
	867			1,771			2,305			6,278
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	3			2			218			7
Real estate	219			305			479			846
Depreciation and amortization	148			301			297			1,204
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	(1		)	5,440			2,046			5,785
	369			6,048			3,040			7,842
Other expenses:
Interest expense	136			183			444			552
	136			183			444			552
Earnings (loss) before gain on disposition of real estate and income tax expense	362			(4,460		)	(1,179		)	(2,116		)
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,228			1,694			4,402			4,446
Income tax expense	(411		)	(37		)	(429		)	(99		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN including noncontrolling interests	1,179			(2,803		)	2,794			2,231
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7		)	(2		)	(223		)	(10		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$	1,172		$	(2,805	)	$	2,571		$	2,221

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial Instruments, Owned, at Fair Value [Abstract]
Fair value of notes payable and convertible notes payable	$ 1,559,656	$ 1,585,756

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Real Estate (Held for Sale) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013 properties	Mar. 31, 2013 properties	Dec. 31, 2012
Real Estate [Abstract]
Properties categorized as held for sale	10	15
Land and improvements	$ 10,591		$ 10,445
Building and improvements	17,935		17,773
Accounted for using the direct financing method	464		525
Work in process	0		72
Real Estate Held-for-sale	28,990		28,815
Real Estate Investment Property, Accumulated Depreciation	(2,033)		(1,997)
Less impairment	(10,165)		(8,119)
Inventory, Real Estate, Held-for-sale	$ 16,792		$ 18,699

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Notes Payable (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 2023 Notes [Member]	Apr. 30, 2013 2023 Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Forward Contracts [Member] instrument	Apr. 30, 2013 Forward Contracts [Member] instrument
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Original Principal					$ 350,000,000
Stated interest rate					3.30%
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt				347,406,000
Notes payable, unamortized discount	11,116,000		9,338,000		2,594,000
Effective Interest Rate					3.388%
Number of interest rate derivatives held						4	4
Derivative, Notional Amount						240,000,000	240,000,000
Interest rate cash flow hedge liability, fair value							3,156,000
Amount of cash flow hedge reported in AOCI							3,141,000
Proceeds from notes payable	347,406,000	320,011,000		344,266,000
Debt Issuance Cost				$ 3,140,000

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Changes in AOCI) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012			$ (2,382)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(472)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	306	[1]
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(166)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	(2,548)		(2,382)
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Designated or Qualifying Cash Flow Hedges [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012			(5,693)	[2]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,141)	[2]
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	306	[2]
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,835)	[2]
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	(8,528)	[2]	(5,693)	[2]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Mortgage Residual Interest [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012			3,244	[3]
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,544	[3]
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	0	[3]
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	2,544	[3]
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	5,788	[3]	3,244	[3]
Accumulated Net Unrealized Investment Gain (Loss) [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012			67
Other comprehensive income (loss)	125
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	125
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$ 192		$ 67

[1] Reclassifications out of other comprehensive income are recorded in Interest Expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. There is no income tax expense (benefit) resulting from this reclassification.

[2] Additional disclosure is included in Note 10 - Derivatives.

[3] Additional disclosure is included in Note 3 - Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests.

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Earnings From Discontinued Operations (Summary Of Earnings From Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Earned income from direct financing leases	$ 534	$ 571	$ 1,630	$ 1,739
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	3,113	2,658	9,203	8,024
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	341	512	1,095	1,982
Total revenues	100,621	84,391	289,100	243,073
General and administrative	7,534	8,653	25,209	23,282
Real estate	4,420	3,842	12,580	12,376
Depreciation and amortization	25,856	17,242	72,126	53,574
Total operating expenses	37,826	32,960	111,903	95,208
Interest expense	19,989	23,039	65,210	62,425
Total other expenses (revenues)	19,267	21,845	63,777	60,512
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	43,528	29,586	113,420	87,818
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,228	1,694	4,402	4,446
Income tax expense	(365)	7,438	(363)	7,167
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN including noncontrolling interests	1,179	(2,803)	2,794	2,231
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	(2)	(223)	(10)
Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Rental income from operating leases	791	1,606	1,999	5,796
Earned income from direct financing leases	12	37	38	121
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	63	124	231	323
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	1	4	37	38
Total revenues	867	1,771	2,305	6,278
General and administrative	3	2	218	7
Real estate	219	305	479	846
Depreciation and amortization	148	301	297	1,204
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	(1)	5,440	2,046	5,785
Total operating expenses	369	6,048	3,040	7,842
Interest expense	136	183	444	552
Total other expenses (revenues)	136	183	444	552
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax benefit (expense) and equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	362	(4,460)	(1,179)	(2,116)
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,228	1,694	4,402	4,446
Income tax expense	(411)	(37)	(429)	(99)
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7)	(2)	(223)	(10)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$ 1,172	$ (2,805)	$ 2,571	$ 2,221

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Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Dividends Declared and Paid

The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	—	$	1,979
	Per share	—		0.5378
Series D preferred stock (3):
	Dividends	14,285		10,688
	Per share	1.2422		0.9293
Series E preferred stock (2)(3):
	Dividends	4,780		—
	Per share	0.4156		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	139,890		124,139
	Per share	1.195		1.165

¹⁾ The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months

ended September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include

accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

³⁾ The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

Schedule of Stock by Class

The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2013 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Shares of common stock	2,280,450
Average price per share (net)	$	37.82
Net proceeds	86,237
Stock issuance costs (1)	1,585

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2012 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	4,676,542		2,251,798
Average price per share (net)	$	32.60	$	28.97
Net proceeds	152,435		65,245
Stock issuance costs (1)	2,161		1,171

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award

The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN's DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	634,146		1,994,113
Net proceeds	$	21,159	$	52,781

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Shares of restricted and unrestricted common stock, pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan	298,896	396,577
Shares of common stock to directors pursuant to NNN's performance incentive plan	12,186	12,373
Shares of common stock pursuant to NNN's Deferred Director Fee Plan	9,044	14,836
Shares of restricted stock surrendered	241	4,712

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Real Estate

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Real Estate Investments, Net [Abstract]

Real Estate

Real Estate:

Real Estate – Portfolio

Leases – The following outlines key information for NNN’s leases:

	September 30, 2013
Lease classification:
Operating	1,861
Direct financing	13
Building portion – direct financing / land portion – operating	4
Weighted average remaining lease term	12 Years

The leases generally provide for periodic increases in rent as a result of fixed increases, increases in the consumer price index, and/or increases in the tenant’s sales volume. Generally, the tenant is also required to pay all property taxes and assessments, substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the property and carry property and liability insurance coverage. Certain of NNN’s Properties are subject to leases under which NNN retains responsibility for specific costs and expenses of the property. Generally, the leases of the Properties provide the tenant with one or more multi-year renewal options, and the terms and conditions of the lease for the renewal options remain the same as for the initial term, except for increases in rent in the renewal options.

Real Estate Portfolio – Accounted for Using the Operating Method – Real estate subject to operating leases consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land and improvements	$	1,637,830		$	1,473,671
Buildings and improvements	2,904,914			2,563,729
Leasehold interests	1,290			1,290
	4,544,034			4,038,690
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(393,339		)	(331,781		)
	4,150,695			3,706,909
Work in progress	71,197			86,507
	$	4,221,892		$	3,793,416

Real Estate – Held For Sale

As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, NNN categorized 10 of its Properties as held for sale. Real estate held for sale consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Property held for sale:
Land and improvements	$	10,591		$	10,445
Building and improvements	17,935			17,773
Accounted for using the direct financing method	464			525
Work in process	—			72
	28,990			28,815
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(2,033		)	(1,997		)
Less impairment	(10,165		)	(8,119		)
	$	16,792		$	18,699

In March 2013, NNN completed a strategic review of its Properties held for sale and reclassified 15 Properties that were previously held for sale to held for investment, included in Real Estate – Portfolio.

Real Estate – Dispositions

The following table summarizes the number of Properties sold and the corresponding gain recognized on the disposition of Properties included in discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain
Discontinued operations (1)	22	$	1,228	8	$	1,694	31	$	4,249	18	$	4,446
Noncontrolling interests		—			—			153			—
		$	1,228		$	1,694		$	4,402		$	4,446

⁽¹⁾ None of the gains from property sales for the period were reported in continuing operations.

Real Estate – Commitments

In connection with improvements to leased Properties, NNN has the following funding commitments (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real estate – portfolio	51	$	147,084	$	109,852	$	37,232

⁽¹⁾ Includes land, construction costs and tenant improvements.

Real Estate – Impairments

Management periodically assesses the Company's real estate for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset, including accrued rental income, may not be recoverable through operations.  Events or circumstances that may occur include significant changes in real estate market conditions and the ability of NNN to re-lease or sell properties that are vacant or become vacant. If an impairment is indicated, it is recognized to the extent the current book value of the respective asset exceeds the fair value of the asset.

As a result of the Company's review of long lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, NNN recognized the following real estate impairments (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012		2013		2012
Continuing operations	$	—		$	3,223	$	1,957	$	3,258
Discontinued operations	727			5,440		2,046		5,785
Impairment recoveries – discontinued operations	(728		)	—		—		—
	$	(1	)	$	8,663	$	4,003	$	9,043

The valuation of impaired assets is determined using widely accepted valuation techniques including discounted cash flow analysis, income capitalization, analysis of recent comparable sales transactions, actual sales negotiations and bona fide purchase offers received from third parties, which are level 3 inputs. NNN may consider a single valuation technique or multiple valuation techniques, as appropriate, when measuring the fair value of its real estate.

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Notes Payable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Notes Payable

Notes Payable:

In April 2013, NNN filed a prospectus supplement to the prospectus contained in its February 2012 shelf registration statement and issued $350,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 3.300% Notes due April 2023 (the “2023 Notes”). The 2023 Notes were sold at a discount with an aggregate purchase price of $347,406,000 with interest payable semi-annually commencing on October 15, 2013. The discount of $2,594,000 is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the note using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate for the 2023 Notes after accounting for note discount is 3.388%. NNN previously entered into four forward starting swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $240,000,000. Upon issuance of the 2023 Notes, NNN terminated the forward starting swaps resulting in a liability of $3,156,000, of which $3,141,000 was deferred in other comprehensive income. The deferred liability is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the 2023 Notes using the effective interest method.

The 2023 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of NNN and are subordinated to all secured indebtedness and to the indebtedness and other liabilities of NNN's subsidiaries. Additionally, the 2023 Notes are redeemable at NNN's option, in whole or part anytime, for an amount equal to (i) the sum of the outstanding principal balance of the notes being redeemed plus accrued interest thereon to the redemption date, and (ii) the make whole amount, if any, as defined in the supplemental indenture dated April 9, 2013, relating to the 2023 Notes.

NNN received approximately $344,266,000 of proceeds in connection with the issuance of the 2023 Notes, net of debt issuance costs totaling $3,140,000 consisting primarily of underwriting discounts and commissions, legal and accounting fees, rating agency fees and printing expenses.

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests [Abstract]

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests:

NNN holds the residual interests (“Residuals”) from seven commercial mortgage securitizations. Each of the Residuals is recorded at fair value based upon an independent valuation. Unrealized gains and losses are reported as other comprehensive income in stockholders' equity and other than temporary losses as a result of a change in the timing, or amount of estimated cash flows are recorded as an other than temporary valuation impairment.

Due to the expected timing of future cash flows relating to the Residuals, the independent valuation adjusted certain of the valuation assumptions. The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Discount rate (1)	20% or 25%		25	%
Average life equivalent CPR(2) speeds range	0.80% to 19.39% CPR		0.80% to 24.31% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.07% - 3.97% range		0.09% - 4.49% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve

⁽¹⁾ For September 30, 2013, three of the securitizations have a 20% discount rate and four have a 25% discount rate.

⁽²⁾ Conditional prepayment rate.

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Unrealized gains	$	376	$	—	$	1,595	$	213
Other than temporary valuation impairment	$	16	$	—	$	16	$	2,718

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Notes Payable - Convertible (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013 2026 Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 2026 Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 2026 Notes [Member]	Jul. 11, 2013 2028 Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 2028 Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 2028 Notes [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 2028 Notes [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Convertible Debt [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Convertible Debt [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Convertible Debt [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Convertible Debt [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Common Stock [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stated interest rate				3.95%			5.125%	5.125%
Settled			$ 15,537,000			$ 130,000	$ 222,905,000	$ 223,035,000
Outstanding principal balance					15,537,000				223,035,000
Repayments of convertible debt	246,797,000	0	20,702,000					226,427,000
Noncash interest charges										26,000	4,227,000	5,400,000	12,682,000
Contractual interest expense	2,888,000	3,641,000								0	1,082,000	2,072,000	3,189,000
Amortization of debt costs										0	291,000	566,000	851,000
Total interest expense			137,000					195,000		26,000	5,600,000	8,038,000	16,722,000
Conversion period based on average daily closing price								20 days
Decrease to APIC, conversion of debt			$ 5,028,000					$ 3,197,000
Shares of common stock														2,407,911

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Summary Of NNN's Investment Portfolio) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 properties sqft states	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 properties sqft states	Sep. 30, 2012
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Total properties	1,850		1,850
Gross leasable area (square feet)	20,292,000		20,292,000
States	47		47
Capitalized interest	$ 470	$ 336	$ 1,010	$ 1,204

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Real Estate (Classification Of Investment Property Leases) (Details)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)	12 years	12 years
Operating [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties leased-operating	1,861	1,861
Direct Financing [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties leased-direct financing	13	13
Building Portion - Direct Financing / Land Portion - Operating [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Number of properties leased-building portion-direct financing land portion-operating	4	4

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Real Estate (Impairments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Real Estate [Abstract]
Continuing operations	$ 0	$ 3,223	$ 1,957	$ 3,258
Discontinued operations	727	5,440	2,046	5,785
Impairment recoveries – discontinued operations	(728)	0	0	0
Impairment Losses and Other Charges	$ (1)	$ 8,663	$ 4,003	$ 9,043

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Fair Value Measurements (Reconciliation Of Residuals) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period			$ 13,096
Included in earnings			(16)
Included in other comprehensive income			1,595
Interest income on Residuals	594	593	1,789	2,064
Cash received from Residuals			(1,709)
Purchases, sales, issuances and settlements, net			0
Transfers in and/or out of Level 3			0
Balance at end of period	14,755		14,755
Changes in gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to a change in unrealized gains (losses) relating to assets still held at the end of period			$ (328)

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Series E Depositary Share [Member]
Receivables, allowance	$ 2,936,000	$ 855,000
Accrued rental income allowance	3,086,000	3,270,000
Accumulated amortization - debt costs	19,556,000	17,965,000
Unamortized premium - mortgages payable	144,000	187,000
Unamortized discount - notes payable - convertible	0	2,072,000
Unamortized discount - notes payable	$ 11,116,000	$ 9,338,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	15,000,000	15,000,000
Series D, depositary shares issued (in shares)			11,500,000	0	11,500,000	0
Series D, depositary shares outstanding (in shares)			11,500,000	0	11,500,000	0
Series D, stated liquidation value per share (in dollars per share)			$ 25	$ 0	$ 25.0	$ 0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	375,000,000	375,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	121,856,503	111,554,997
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	121,856,503	111,554,997
Excess stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Excess stock, shares authorized (in shares)	390,000,000	390,000,000
Excess stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Excess stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

Income Taxes:

NNN has elected to be taxed as a REIT under the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”), commencing with its taxable year ended December 31, 1984. To qualify as a REIT, NNN must meet a number of organizational and operational requirements, including a requirement that it currently distribute at least 90% of its REIT taxable income to its stockholders. NNN intends to adhere to these requirements and maintain its REIT status. As a REIT, NNN generally will not be subject to corporate level federal income tax on taxable income that it distributes currently to its stockholders. NNN may be subject to certain state and local taxes on its income and property, and to federal income and excise taxes on its undistributed taxable income, if any. The provision for federal income taxes in NNN's consolidated financial statements relates to its TRS operations and any potential taxable built-in gain. NNN did not have significant tax provisions or deferred income tax items during the periods reported hereunder.

In June 2006, the FASB issued guidance which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company's financial statements in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

NNN, in accordance with FASB guidance included in Income Taxes, has analyzed its various federal and state tax filing positions. NNN believes that its income tax filing positions and deductions are well documented and supported. Additionally, NNN believes that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain income tax positions have been recorded pursuant to the FASB guidance.

NNN has had no increases or decreases in unrecognized tax benefits for current or prior years. Further, no interest or penalties have been included since no reserves were recorded and no significant increases or decreases are expected to occur within the next 12 months. When applicable, such interest and penalties will be recorded as non-operating expenses. The periods that remain open under federal statute are 2010 through 2013. NNN also files tax returns in many states with varying open years under statute.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Earnings including noncontrolling interests	$ 115,851	$ 101,290
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	72,423	54,926
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	4,003	9,043
Other than temporary valuation impairment	16	2,718
Amortization of notes payable discount	2,888	3,641
Amortization of debt costs	2,460	2,506
Amortization of mortgages payable premium	(43)	(14)
Amortization of deferred interest rate hedges	306	171
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate	0	(4,074)
Distributions received from unconsolidated affiliate	0	7,019
Gain on disposition of real estate	(4,402)	(4,446)
Gain on note receivable and property foreclosure	0	(198)
Performance incentive plan expense	6,531	7,010
Performance incentive plan payment	(2,139)	0
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations:
Additions to held for sale real estate	(1,029)	(4,941)
Decrease in real estate leased to others using the direct financing method	1,230	1,222
Decrease in mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	688	37
Decrease in receivables	1,433	1,014
Increase in commercial mortgage residual interests	(80)	0
Increase in accrued rental income	(166)	(695)
Decrease in other assets	82	1,365
Increase in accrued interest payable	10,386	7,004
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	4,061	(4,893)
Increase (decrease) in current tax liability	580	(7,192)
Net cash provided by operating activities	215,079	172,513
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from the disposition of real estate	52,092	32,371
Additions to real estate:
Accounted for using the operating method	(569,770)	(416,068)
Increase in mortgages and notes receivable	(3,086)	(8,768)
Principal payments on mortgages and notes receivable	14,225	10,668
Cash received from commercial mortgage residual interests	0	286
Payment of lease costs	(969)	(1,583)
Return of investment from unconsolidated affiliate	0	1,220
Other	(781)	(313)
Net cash used in investing activities	(508,289)	(382,187)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from line of credit payable	445,000	685,900
Repayment of line of credit payable	(619,200)	(751,500)
Payment of interest rate hedge	(3,141)	0
Repayment of mortgages payable	(795)	(19,134)
Proceeds from notes payable	347,406	320,011
Repayment of notes payable	0	(50,000)
Repayment of notes payable – convertible	(246,797)	0
Payment of debt costs	(3,265)	(2,992)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	263,366	119,259
Proceeds from issuance of Series D and E preferred stock			287,500	0			0	287,500
Stock issuance costs	(13,455)	(11,200)
Redemption of Series C preferred stock	0	(92,000)
Payment of Series C and Series D preferred stock dividends			(4,780)	0	0	(1,979)	(14,285)	(10,688)
Payment of common stock dividends	(139,890)	(124,139)
Net cash provided by financing activities	297,664	349,038
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	4,454	139,364
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	2,076	2,082
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year	6,530	141,446
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of amount capitalized	50,667	50,872
Taxes paid	212	125
Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
Issued 298,896 and 396,577 shares of restricted and unrestricted common stock in 2013 and 2012, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s performance incentive plan	8,218	8,576
Issued 12,186 and 12,373 shares of common stock in 2013 and 2012, respectively, to directors pursuant to NNN’s performance incentive plan	428	346
Issued 9,044 and 14,836 shares of common stock in 2013 and 2012, respectively, pursuant to NNN’s Deferred Director Fee Plan	118	223
Surrender of 241 and of 4,712 shares of restricted common stock in 2013 and 2012, respectively	7	113
Change in other comprehensive income	166	(382)
Change in lease classification (direct financing lease to operating lease)	0	757
Mortgages payable assumed in connection with real estate transactions	0	6,634
Mortgage receivable accepted in connection with real estate transactions	750	0
Real estate acquired in connection with mortgage receivable foreclosure	0	490
Real estate received in note receivable foreclosure	$ 0	$ 1,595

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$ 4,221,892	$ 3,793,416
Accounted for using the direct financing method	21,523	22,692
Real estate held for sale	16,792	18,699
Mortgages, notes and accrued interest receivable	16,693	27,770
Commercial mortgage residual interests	14,755	13,096
Cash and cash equivalents	6,530	2,076
Receivables, net of allowance of $2,936 and $855, respectively	2,736	3,112
Accrued rental income, net of allowance of $3,086 and $3,270, respectively	25,411	25,458
Debt costs, net of accumulated amortization of $19,556 and $17,965, respectively	13,535	12,781
Other assets	96,993	68,926
Total assets	4,436,860	3,988,026
Liabilities:
Line of credit payable	0	174,200
Mortgages payable, including unamortized premium of $144 and $187, respectively	9,764	10,602
Notes payable – convertible, net of unamortized discount of $0 and $2,072, respectively	0	236,500
Notes payable, net of unamortized discount of $11,116 and $9,338, respectively	1,513,884	1,165,662
Accrued interest payable	27,913	17,527
Other liabilities	97,369	85,950
Total liabilities	1,648,930	1,690,441
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 375,000,000 shares; 121,856,503 and 111,554,997 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	1,220	1,117
Excess stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 390,000,000 shares; none issued or outstanding	0	0
Capital in excess of par value	2,347,014	2,101,002
Retained earnings (deficit)	(134,003)	(90,952)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,548)	(2,382)
Total stockholders’ equity of NNN	2,786,683	2,296,285
Noncontrolling interests	1,247	1,300
Total equity	2,787,930	2,297,585
Total liabilities and equity	4,436,860	3,988,026
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Series D, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	287,500	287,500
Series E Depositary Share [Member]
Stockholders’ equity:
Series D, 11,500,000 depositary shares issued and outstanding, at stated liquidation value of $25 per share	$ 287,500	$ 0

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Gross Intangible Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Leases, Acquired, Above In-Place [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible lease assets	$ 12,236	$ 6,679
Leases, Acquired-in-Place [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible lease assets	59,365	37,889
Leases, Acquired-in-Place, Market Adjustment [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible lease liabilities	$ 29,678	$ 23,708

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Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests [Abstract]

Key assumptions used in determining value of Residuals

The following table summarizes the key assumptions used in determining the value of the Residuals as of:

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Discount rate (1)	20% or 25%		25	%
Average life equivalent CPR(2) speeds range	0.80% to 19.39% CPR		0.80% to 24.31% CPR
Foreclosures:
Frequency curve default model	0.07% - 3.97% range		0.09% - 4.49% range
Loss severity of loans in foreclosure	20	%	20	%
Yield:
LIBOR	Forward 3-month curve		Forward 3-month curve
Prime	Forward curve		Forward curve

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Schedule Of Amounts Recognized As Unrealized Gains And Or Losses Recorded As Other Comprehensive Income And Other Than Temporary Valuation Impairments Recorded In Earnings

The following table summarizes the recognition of unrealized gains and/or losses recorded as other comprehensive income as well as other than temporary valuation impairments recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Unrealized gains	$	376	$	—	$	1,595	$	213
Other than temporary valuation impairment	$	16	$	—	$	16	$	2,718

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Derivatives (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013 Forward Contracts [Member] instrument	Apr. 30, 2013 Forward Contracts [Member] instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Number of interest rate derivatives held			4	4
Derivative, Notional Amount			$ 240,000,000	$ 240,000,000
Interest rate cash flow hedge liability, fair value				3,156,000
Amount of cash flow hedge reported in AOCI				3,141,000
Fair value of interest rate hedges recognized in other comprehensive income	8,528,000
Interest expense	306,000	171,000
Interest rate hedges gain (loss) to be reclassified into interest expense over next 12 months	$ 703,000

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Line Of Credit Payable (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility borrowing capacity		$ 500,000,000
Revolving credit facility weighted average outstanding balance	49,975,000
Revolving credit facility weighted average interest rate	1.40%
Maturity date	Oct. 01, 2016
Option to extend maturity date	Oct. 01, 2017
Option to increase facility size	1,000,000,000
Line of credit payable	0		174,200,000
Line of credit facility available for future borrowings	$ 500,000,000
Line of Credit [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt instrument, description of variable rate basis	LIBOR plus 117.5 basis points
Basis spread on variable rate	1.175%

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Real Estate (Dispositions) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013 properties		Sep. 30, 2012 properties		Sep. 30, 2013 properties	Sep. 30, 2012 properties
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of sold properties	22		8		31	18
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets, discontinued operations	$ 1,228		$ 1,694		$ 4,402	$ 4,446
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets noncontrolling interest portion discontinued operations	0		0		153	0
Assets Held-for-sale [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on disposition of assets, discontinued operations	$ 1,228	[1]	$ 1,694	[1]	$ 4,249	$ 4,446	[1]

[1] None of the gains from property sales for the period were reported in continuing operations.

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Real Estate (Commitments) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013 properties
Real Estate [Abstract]
Real estate investment, number of properties	51
Real estate investment, funding commitments	$ 147,084	[1]
Real estate investment, amount funded	109,852
Real estate investment, remaining commitment	$ 37,232

[1] Includes land, construction costs and tenant improvements.

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity:

Dividends – The following table outlines the dividends declared and paid for each issuance of NNN's stock (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2013		2012
Series C preferred stock (1):
	Dividends	$	—	$	1,979
	Per share	—		0.5378
Series D preferred stock (3):
	Dividends	14,285		10,688
	Per share	1.2422		0.9293
Series E preferred stock (2)(3):
	Dividends	4,780		—
	Per share	0.4156		—
Common stock:
	Dividends	139,890		124,139
	Per share	1.195		1.165

¹⁾ The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months

ended September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

²⁾ The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include

accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

³⁾ The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

In October2013, NNN declared a dividend of $0.405 per share, which is payable in November2013 to its common stockholders of record as of October 31, 2013.

Preferred Stock Issuances – In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") which permits the issuance by NNN of an indeterminate amount of debt and equity securities.

In February 2012, NNN issued 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in our 6.625% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series D Preferred Stock") at a price of $25.00 per depositary share generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000. In connection with this offering, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $9,855,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, rating agency fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

In March 2012, NNN redeemed all 3,680,000 outstanding depositary shares representing interests in its 7.375% Series C Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”). The Series C Preferred Stock was redeemed at a price of $25.00 per depositary share, plus accumulated and unpaid distributions through the redemption date, for an aggregate redemption price of approximately $25.0768 per depositary share. The excess carrying amount of preferred stock redeemed over the cash paid to redeem the preferred stock was $3,098,000, representing Series C Preferred Stock issuance costs.

In May 2013, NNN issued 11,500,000 depositary shares representing interests in its 5.700% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series E Preferred Stock") at a price of $25.00 per depositary share generating gross proceeds of $287,500,000. In connection with this offering, NNN incurred stock issuance costs totaling approximately $9,856,000, consisting primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, rating agency fees, legal and accounting fees and printing expenses.

At The Market Offerings – In May 2012, NNN established an at-the-market equity program ("2012 ATM") which allowed NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time through May 2015. The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2012 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	4,676,542		2,251,798
Average price per share (net)	$	32.60	$	28.97
Net proceeds	152,435		65,245
Stock issuance costs (1)	2,161		1,171

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

In March 2013, NNN established a second ATM equity program ("2013 ATM") which allows NNN to sell up to an aggregate of 9,000,000 shares of common stock from time to time through March 2015. The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to the 2013 ATM (dollars in thousands, except per share data):

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Shares of common stock	2,280,450
Average price per share (net)	$	37.82
Net proceeds	86,237
Stock issuance costs (1)	1,585

⁽¹⁾ Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Repurchase Plan – In February 2012, NNN filed a shelf registration statement with the Commission for its Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan ("DRIP") which permits the issuance by NNN of up to 16,000,000 shares of common stock. The following table outlines the common stock issuances pursuant to NNN's DRIP (dollars in thousands):

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012
Shares of common stock	634,146		1,994,113
Net proceeds	$	21,159	$	52,781

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$ 44,352	$ 38,015	$ 115,904		$ 101,353
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of Series C preferred shares redeemed	0	0	0		(3,098)
Net earnings attributable to common stockholders	34,810	33,253	96,839		85,588
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(135)	(215)	(366)		(525)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	34,675	33,038	96,473		85,063
Reallocated undistributed loss	0	(1)	(3)		(4)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	34,675	33,037	96,470		85,059
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares)	121,096,076	108,461,120	117,973,443		107,039,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock (in shares)	(469,370)	(696,270)	(441,588)		(652,890)
Less: Contingent shares (in shares)	(338,816)	(276,915)	(309,692)		(246,698)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic earnings per share (in shares)	120,287,890	107,487,935	117,222,163		106,140,002
Contingent shares (in shares)	0	0	0		8,459
Convertible notes payable (in shares)	768,843	2,692,153	1,963,457		1,787,275
Common stock options (in shares)	0	0	0		1,287
Directors' deferred fee plan (in shares)	173,499	159,617	170,574		154,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in diluted earnings per share	121,230,232	110,339,705	119,356,194		108,091,909
Series C Depositary Share [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	0	0	0	[1]	(1,979)	[1]
Series D Depositary Share [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762)	(4,762)	(14,285)	[2]	(10,688)	[2]
Series E Depositary Share [Member]
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends and Series D preferred stock dividends	$ (4,780)	$ 0	$ (4,780)	[2],[3]	$ 0	[2],[3]

[1] The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

[2] The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

[3] The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

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Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended					9 Months Ended						1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Feb. 29, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series D Depositary Share [Member]		Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 Series D Depositary Share [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series C Depositary Share [Member]		Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Depositary Share [Member]		May 31, 2013 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Series E Depositary Share [Member]		Sep. 30, 2012 Series E Depositary Share [Member]		Dec. 31, 2012 Series E Depositary Share [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 DRIP and ATM Equity Program [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 DRIP and ATM Equity Program [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 ATM Equity Program 2012 [Member]		Sep. 30, 2012 ATM Equity Program 2012 [Member]		May 31, 2012 ATM Equity Program 2012 [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 ATM Equity Program 2013 [Member]		Mar. 31, 2013 ATM Equity Program 2013 [Member] Common Stock [Member]	Oct. 31, 2013 Subsequent Event [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dividends					$ 4,762	$ 4,762	$ 14,285	[1]	$ 10,688	[1]			$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	[2]	$ 1,979	[2]		$ 4,780	$ 0	$ 4,780	[1],[3]	$ 0	[1],[3]
Per share							$ 1.2422	[1]	$ 0.9293	[1]					$ 0.0000	[2]	$ 0.5378	[2]				$ 0.4156	[1],[3]	$ 0.0000	[1],[3]
Dividends		139,890	124,139
Per share		$ 1.195	$ 1.165
Shares of common stock																													4,676,542		2,251,798			2,280,450
Average price per share (net)																													$ 32.60		$ 28.97			$ 37.82
Net proceeds																													152,435		65,245			86,237
Common stock, dividends, per share, declared (in dollars per share)																																					$ 0.405
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)				11,500,000	11,500,000		11,500,000				0								11,500,000	11,500,000		11,500,000				0
Preferred stock, dividend rate, percentage				6.625%								7.375%							5.70%
Preferred stock, redemption price per share (in dollars per share)				$ 25.00								$ 25.00							$ 25.00
Proceeds from issuance of Series E preferred stock				287,500			0		287,500										287,500			287,500		0
Stock issuance costs		13,455	11,200	9,855															9,856										2,161	[4]	1,171	[4]		1,585	[4]
Stock redeemed or called during period (in shares)												3,680,000
Preferred stock, fixed annual dividend per share, depository shares (in dollars per share)												$ 25.0768229
Preferred stock redemption premium												3,098
Shares available for issuance under at market offering program (in shares)																																	9,000,000			9,000,000
Common stock, shares reserved for future issuance, dividend reinvestment plan (in shares)	16,000,000
Shares of common stock																											634,146	1,994,113
Net proceeds		$ 263,366	$ 119,259																								$ 21,159	$ 52,781

[1] The Series E preferred stock dividends paid during the quarter ended September 30, 2013 include accumulated and unpaid dividends from the issuance date through the declaration date.

[2] The Series C preferred stock was redeemed in March 2012. The dividends paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 include accumulated and unpaid dividends through the redemption date.

[3] The Series D and E preferred stock have no maturity date and will remain outstanding unless redeemed.

[4] Stock issuance costs consist primarily of underwriters' fees and commissions, and legal and accounting fees.

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Derivatives

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivatives

Derivatives:

In accordance with the guidance on derivatives and hedging, NNN records all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or firm commitment attributable to a particular risk, such as interest rate risk, are considered fair value hedges. Derivatives used to hedge the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows, or other types of forecasted transactions, are considered cash flow hedges.

NNN’s objective in using derivatives is to add stability to interest expense and to manage its exposure to interest rate movements or other identified risks. To accomplish this objective, NNN primarily uses treasury locks, forward swaps and interest rate swaps as part of its cash flow hedging strategy. Treasury locks and forward starting swaps are used to hedge forecasted debt issuances. Treasury locks designated as cash flow hedges lock in the yield/price of a treasury security. Forward swaps also lock the associated swap spread. Interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges hedging the variable cash flows associated with floating rate debt involve the receipt of variable rate amounts in exchange for fixed-rate payments over the life of the agreements without exchange of the underlying principal amount.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is initially reported in other comprehensive income (outside of earnings) and subsequently reclassified to earnings when the hedged transaction affects earnings, and the ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of the derivative is recognized directly in earnings.

NNN discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, the derivative is re-designated as a hedging instrument or management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate.

When hedge accounting is discontinued, NNN continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet, and recognizes any changes in its fair value in earnings or may choose to cash settle the derivative at that time.

In April 2013, NNN terminated four forward starting swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $240,000,000 that were hedging the risk of changes in forecasted interest payments on a forecasted issuance of long-term debt. When terminated, the fair value of the forward starting swaps, designated as cash flow hedges, was a liability of $3,156,000, of which $3,141,000 was deferred in other comprehensive income. The amount reported in accumulated other comprehensive income will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on the 2023 Notes.

As of September 30, 2013, $8,528,000 remained in other comprehensive income related to the effective portion of NNN’s 2013 and previous interest rate hedges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, NNN reclassified out of comprehensive income $306,000 and $171,000, respectively, as an increase to interest expense. Over the next 12 months, NNN estimates that an additional $703,000 will be reclassified as an increase in interest expense. Amounts reported in accumulated other comprehensive income related to derivatives will be reclassified to interest expense as interest payments are made on NNN’s long-term debt.

NNN does not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes or currently have any derivatives that are not designated as hedges. NNN had no derivative financial instruments outstanding at September 30, 2013.

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Notes Payable - Convertible

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Convertible Notes Payable [Abstract]

Notes Payable – Convertible

Notes Payable – Convertible:

NNN recorded the following in interest expense relating to the 3.950% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes") and the 5.125% convertible senior notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes") (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Contractual interest expense	$	26	$	4,227	$	5,400	$	12,682
Noncash interest charges	—		1,082		2,072		3,189
Amortization of debt costs	—		291		566		851
Total interest expense	$	26	$	5,600	$	8,038	$	16,722

As of December 31, 2012, $15,537,000 of the principal amount of 2026 Notes were outstanding. In January 2013, the Company paid approximately $20,702,000 in aggregate settlement value for the $15,537,000 of settled notes. The difference between the amount paid and the principal amount of the settled notes of $5,028,000 was recognized as a decrease to additional paid-in capital and $137,000 was recorded as interest expense.

As of December 31, 2012, $223,035,000 of the principal amount of 2028 Notes were outstanding. In June 2013, NNN called all of the outstanding 2028 Notes for redemption on July 11, 2013. On July 11, 2013, $130,000 principal amount of the 2028 Notes was settled at par plus accrued interest. As of September 30, 2013, holders of the remaining balance of $222,905,000 principal amount of 2028 Notes had elected to convert into cash and shares of the Company's common stock in accordance with the conversion formula which is based on the average daily closing price of NNN's common stock price over a period of 20 days commencing after receipt of a note holder's conversion notice. In 2013, the Company issued 2,407,911 shares of common stock and paid approximately $226,427,000 in aggregate settlement value for the $223,035,000 of settled notes. The difference between the amount paid and the principal amount of the settled notes of $3,197,000 was recognized as a decrease to additional paid-in capital and $195,000 was recorded as interest expense.

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Organization and Nature of Business – National Retail Properties, Inc., a Maryland corporation, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (“REIT”) formed in 1984. The terms “NNN” and the “Company” refer to National Retail Properties, Inc. and all of its consolidated subsidiaries. NNN has elected to treat certain subsidiaries as taxable REIT subsidiaries. These taxable subsidiaries and their majority owned and controlled subsidiaries are collectively referred to as the “TRS.”

NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

	September 30, 2013
Property Portfolio:
Total properties	1,850
Gross leasable area (square feet)	20,292,000
States	47

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, may not be indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013. Amounts as of December 31, 2012, included in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included herein, should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as well as Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in NNN's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Principles of Consolidation – NNN’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of each of the Company's respective majority owned and controlled affiliates, including transactions whereby NNN has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance included in Consolidation. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. NNN applies the equity method of accounting to investments in partnerships and joint ventures that are not subject to control by NNN due to the significance of rights held by other parties.

Real Estate Portfolio – NNN records the acquisition of real estate which is not subject to a lease at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by NNN includes direct and indirect costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, NNN recorded $470,000 and $1,010,000, respectively, in capitalized interest and recorded $336,000 and $1,204,000 in capitalized interest during the same periods in 2012, respectively.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate Subject to a Lease – In accordance with the FASB guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Acquisition costs incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed when incurred.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets. The as-if-vacant fair value of a property is provided to management by a qualified appraiser.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as other assets or liabilities based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease and the applicable option terms if it is probable that the tenant will exercise the option. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant would renew the option whereby the Company would amortize the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off. The value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	12,236	$	6,679
Value of in-place leases, net	59,365		37,889
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	29,678		23,708

Investment in an Unconsolidated Affiliate – NNN accounts for its investment in an unconsolidated affiliate under the equity method of accounting. In September 2007, NNN entered into a joint venture, NNN Retail Properties Fund I LLC (“NNN Crow JV”), with an affiliate of Crow Holdings Realty Partners IV, L.P., which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, NNN Crow JV sold all of its assets and paid off its bank term loan. In April 2013, NNN Crow JV was dissolved.

Cash and Cash Equivalents – NNN considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market accounts and are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

Cash accounts maintained on behalf of NNN in demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds may exceed federally insured levels. However, NNN has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Valuation of Receivables – NNN estimates the collectability of its accounts receivable related to rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. NNN analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share have been computed pursuant to the FASB guidance included in Earnings Per Share. Effective January 1, 2009, the guidance requires classification of the Company’s unvested restricted share units, which carry rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, as participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	44,352		$	38,015		$	115,904		$	101,353
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			—			—			(1,979		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	(4,762		)	(14,285		)	(10,688		)
Less: Series E preferred stock dividends	(4,780		)	—			(4,780		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of Series C preferred shares redeemed	—			—			—			(3,098		)
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	34,810			33,253			96,839			85,588
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(135		)	(215		)	(366		)	(525		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	34,675			33,038			96,473			85,063
Reallocated undistributed loss	—			(1		)	(3		)	(4		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	34,675		$	33,037		$	96,470		$	85,059
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	121,096,076			108,461,120			117,973,443			107,039,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(469,370		)	(696,270		)	(441,588		)	(652,890		)
Less: Contingent shares	(338,816		)	(276,915		)	(309,692		)	(246,698		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	120,287,890			107,487,935			117,222,163			106,140,002
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			—			8,459
Convertible notes payable	768,843			2,692,153			1,963,457			1,787,275
Common stock options	—			—			—			1,287
Directors’ deferred fee plan	173,499			159,617			170,574			154,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in   diluted earnings per share	121,230,232			110,339,705			119,356,194			108,091,909

Fair Value Measurement – NNN’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) – The following table outlines the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (dollars in thousands):

	Gain or Loss on Cash Flow Hedges (1)			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (2)		Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	(5,693	)	$	3,244	$	67	$	(2,382	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,141		)	2,544		125		(472		)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	306			—		—		306			(3)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,835		)	2,544		125		(166		)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(8,528	)	$	5,788	$	192	$	(2,548	)

¹⁾ Additional disclosure is included in Note 10 - Derivatives.

²⁾ Additional disclosure is included in Note 3 - Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests.

³⁾ Reclassifications out of other comprehensive income are recorded in Interest Expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. There is no income tax expense (benefit) resulting from this reclassification.

New Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-11 amending its guidance on offsetting assets and liabilities in financial statements. The objective of this update will require disclosure to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02. The objective of this update is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update requires reporting significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income or cross-reference other required disclosures that provide additional detail about amounts that are not. The amendments in this update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of the standard in the quarter ended March 31, 2013, did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04. The objective of this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating ASU 2013-04 to determine the potential impact, if any, its adoption will have on NNN's financial position and results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-10. The amendments in this update permit the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate (also referred to as Overnight Index Swap Rate) to be used as a United States benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under Topic 815, in addition to treasury obligations of the United States Government and the London Interbank Offered Rate. The amendments are effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesignated hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-11. The objective of the amendments in this update is to eliminate the diversity in practice of financial statement presentation of an unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists. The provisions of the update are that an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented, with certain exceptions, in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating ASU 2013-11 to determine the potential impact, if any, its adoption will have on NNN's financial position and results of operations.

Use of Estimates – Management of NNN has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Significant estimates include provisions for impairment and allowances for certain assets, accruals, useful lives of assets and purchase price allocation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassification – Certain items in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.

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Real Estate (Summary Of Real Estate Subject To Operating Leases) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Real estate subject to operating leases, gross	$ 4,544,034	$ 4,038,690
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(393,339)	(331,781)
Real estate subject to operating leases before work in process	4,150,695	3,706,909
Accounted for using the operating method, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	4,221,892	3,793,416
Land And Improvements [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Real estate subject to operating leases, gross	1,637,830	1,473,671
Buildings And Improvements [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Buildings and improvements	2,904,914	2,563,729
Leasehold Interests [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Leasehold interests	1,290	1,290
Work In Progress [Member]
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]
Work in progress	$ 71,197	$ 86,507

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events:

NNN reviewed its subsequent events and transactions that have occurred after September 30, 2013, the date of the condensed consolidated balance sheet. There were no reportable subsequent events or transactions.

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Earnings From Discontinued Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation Disclosures [Abstract]

Earnings From Discontinued Operations

Earnings from Discontinued Operations:

NNN classified the revenues and expenses related to Properties which were sold or were held for sale as of September 30, 2013, as discontinued operations. The following is a summary of the earnings (loss) from discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Revenues:
Rental income from operating leases	$	791		$	1,606		$	1,999		$	5,796
Earned income from direct financing leases	12			37			38			121
Real estate expense reimbursement from tenants	63			124			231			323
Interest and other income from real estate transactions	1			4			37			38
	867			1,771			2,305			6,278
Operating expenses:
General and administrative	3			2			218			7
Real estate	219			305			479			846
Depreciation and amortization	148			301			297			1,204
Impairment losses and other charges, net of recoveries	(1		)	5,440			2,046			5,785
	369			6,048			3,040			7,842
Other expenses:
Interest expense	136			183			444			552
	136			183			444			552
Earnings (loss) before gain on disposition of real estate and income tax expense	362			(4,460		)	(1,179		)	(2,116		)
Gain on disposition of real estate	1,228			1,694			4,402			4,446
Income tax expense	(411		)	(37		)	(429		)	(99		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN including noncontrolling interests	1,179			(2,803		)	2,794			2,231
Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7		)	(2		)	(223		)	(10		)
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations attributable to NNN	$	1,172		$	(2,805	)	$	2,571		$	2,221

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Real Estate (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Real Estate Investments, Net [Abstract]

Classification Of Investment Property Leases

The following outlines key information for NNN’s leases:

	September 30, 2013
Lease classification:
Operating	1,861
Direct financing	13
Building portion – direct financing / land portion – operating	4
Weighted average remaining lease term	12 Years

Summary Of Real Estate Subject To Operating Leases

Real estate subject to operating leases consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Land and improvements	$	1,637,830		$	1,473,671
Buildings and improvements	2,904,914			2,563,729
Leasehold interests	1,290			1,290
	4,544,034			4,038,690
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(393,339		)	(331,781		)
	4,150,695			3,706,909
Work in progress	71,197			86,507
	$	4,221,892		$	3,793,416

Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale

Real estate held for sale consisted of the following as of (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Property held for sale:
Land and improvements	$	10,591		$	10,445
Building and improvements	17,935			17,773
Accounted for using the direct financing method	464			525
Work in process	—			72
	28,990			28,815
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(2,033		)	(1,997		)
Less impairment	(10,165		)	(8,119		)
	$	16,792		$	18,699

Disclosure of Long Lived Assets Held-for-sale, Gains Recognized

The following table summarizes the number of Properties sold and the corresponding gain recognized on the disposition of Properties included in discontinued operations (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
	# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain		# of Sold Properties	Gain
Discontinued operations (1)	22	$	1,228	8	$	1,694	31	$	4,249	18	$	4,446
Noncontrolling interests		—			—			153			—
		$	1,228		$	1,694		$	4,402		$	4,446

⁽¹⁾ None of the gains from property sales for the period were reported in continuing operations.

Real Estate Funding Commitments

In connection with improvements to leased Properties, NNN has the following funding commitments (dollars in thousands):

	September 30, 2013
	# of Properties	Total Commitment(1)		Amount Funded		Remaining Commitment
Real estate – portfolio	51	$	147,084	$	109,852	$	37,232

⁽¹⁾ Includes land, construction costs and tenant improvements.

Details of Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held and Used by Asset

As a result of the Company's review of long lived assets, including identifiable intangible assets, NNN recognized the following real estate impairments (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012		2013		2012
Continuing operations	$	—		$	3,223	$	1,957	$	3,258
Discontinued operations	727			5,440		2,046		5,785
Impairment recoveries – discontinued operations	(728		)	—		—		—
	$	(1	)	$	8,663	$	4,003	$	9,043

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Principles Of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation – NNN’s condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of each of the Company's respective majority owned and controlled affiliates, including transactions whereby NNN has been determined to be the primary beneficiary in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) guidance included in Consolidation. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated. NNN applies the equity method of accounting to investments in partnerships and joint ventures that are not subject to control by NNN due to the significance of rights held by other parties.

Real Estate

Real Estate Portfolio – NNN records the acquisition of real estate which is not subject to a lease at cost, including acquisition and closing costs. The cost of properties developed by NNN includes direct and indirect costs of construction, property taxes, interest and other miscellaneous costs incurred during the development period until the project is substantially complete and available for occupancy. During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, NNN recorded $470,000 and $1,010,000, respectively, in capitalized interest and recorded $336,000 and $1,204,000 in capitalized interest during the same periods in 2012, respectively.

Purchase Accounting for Acquisition of Real Estate Subject to a Lease – In accordance with the FASB guidance on business combinations, the fair value of the real estate acquired with in-place leases is allocated to the acquired tangible assets, consisting of land, building and tenant improvements, and identified intangible assets and liabilities, consisting of the value of above-market and below-market leases, value of in-place leases and value of tenant relationships, based in each case on their fair values. Acquisition costs incurred in connection with a business combination are expensed when incurred.

The fair value of the tangible assets of an acquired leased property is determined by valuing the property as if it were vacant, and the “as-if-vacant” value is then allocated to land, building and tenant improvements based on the determination of the fair values of these assets. The as-if-vacant fair value of a property is provided to management by a qualified appraiser.

In allocating the fair value of the identified intangible assets and liabilities of an acquired property, above-market and below-market in-place lease values are recorded as other assets or liabilities based on the present value (using an interest rate which reflects the risks associated with the leases acquired) of the difference between (i) the contractual amounts to be paid pursuant to the in-place leases, and (ii) management’s estimate of fair market lease rates for the corresponding in-place leases, measured over a period equal to the remaining term of the lease and the applicable option terms if it is probable that the tenant will exercise the option. The capitalized above-market lease values are amortized as a reduction of rental income over the remaining terms of the respective leases. The capitalized below-market lease values are amortized as an increase to rental income over the initial term unless the Company believes that it is likely that the tenant would renew the option whereby the Company would amortize the value attributable to the renewal over the renewal period.

The aggregate value of other acquired intangible assets, consisting of in-place leases, is measured by the excess of (i) the purchase price paid for a property after adjusting existing in-place leases to market rental rates over (ii) the estimated fair value of the property as-if-vacant, determined as set forth above. The value of in-place leases exclusive of the value of above-market and below-market in-place leases is amortized to expense over the remaining non-cancelable periods of the respective leases. If a lease were to be terminated prior to its stated expiration, all unamortized amounts relating to that lease would be written off. The value of tenant relationships is reviewed on individual transactions to determine if future value was derived from the acquisition.

Investment In An Unconsolidated Affiliate

Investment in an Unconsolidated Affiliate – NNN accounts for its investment in an unconsolidated affiliate under the equity method of accounting. In September 2007, NNN entered into a joint venture, NNN Retail Properties Fund I LLC (“NNN Crow JV”), with an affiliate of Crow Holdings Realty Partners IV, L.P., which is accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents – NNN considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist of demand deposits and money market accounts and are stated at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates fair value.

Cash accounts maintained on behalf of NNN in demand deposits at commercial banks and money market funds may exceed federally insured levels. However, NNN has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

Valuation Of Receivables

Valuation of Receivables – NNN estimates the collectability of its accounts receivable related to rents, expense reimbursements and other revenues. NNN analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debt levels, customer credit-worthiness and current economic trends when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, tenants in bankruptcy are analyzed and estimates are made in connection with the expected recovery of pre-petition and post-petition claims.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share – Earnings per share have been computed pursuant to the FASB guidance included in Earnings Per Share. Effective January 1, 2009, the guidance requires classification of the Company’s unvested restricted share units, which carry rights to receive nonforfeitable dividends, as participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share. Under the two-class method, earnings per common share are computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings to common stockholders and undistributed earnings allocated to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to both common shares and participating securities based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period.

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement – NNN’s estimates of fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities are based on the framework established in the fair value accounting guidance. The framework specifies a hierarchy of valuation inputs which was established to increase consistency, clarity and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures. The guidance describes a fair value hierarchy based upon three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, two of which are considered observable and one that is considered unobservable. The following describes the three levels:

• Level 1 – Valuation is based upon quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

• Level 2 – Valuation is based upon inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

• Level 3 – Valuation is generated from model-based techniques that use at least one significant assumption not observable in the market. These unobservable assumptions reflect estimates of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Valuation techniques include option pricing models, discounted cash flow models and similar techniques.

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements – In December 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2011-11 amending its guidance on offsetting assets and liabilities in financial statements. The objective of this update will require disclosure to facilitate comparison between those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of GAAP and those entities that prepare their financial statements on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The amendments in this update are effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013. The adoption of the standard did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02. The objective of this update is to improve the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The update requires reporting significant reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income on the respective line items in net income if the amount being reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified in its entirety to net income or cross-reference other required disclosures that provide additional detail about amounts that are not. The amendments in this update are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of the standard in the quarter ended March 31, 2013, did not have a significant impact on NNN's financial position or results of operations.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-04. The objective of this update is to provide guidance for the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. NNN is currently evaluating ASU 2013-04 to determine the potential impact, if any, its adoption will have on NNN's financial position and results of operations.

Use Of Estimates

Use of Estimates – Management of NNN has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP. Significant estimates include provisions for impairment and allowances for certain assets, accruals, useful lives of assets and purchase price allocation. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassification

Reclassification – Certain items in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2013 presentation.

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Organization And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of NNN's Investment Portfolio

NNN's assets include: real estate, mortgages and notes receivable, and commercial mortgage residual interests. NNN acquires, owns, invests in and develops properties that are leased primarily to retail tenants under long-term net leases and primarily held for investment (“Properties” or “Property Portfolio”).

	September 30, 2013
Property Portfolio:
Total properties	1,850
Gross leasable area (square feet)	20,292,000
States	47

Intangible Assets and Liabilities

Intangible assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of (in thousands):

	September 30, 2013		December 31, 2012
Intangible lease assets (included in Other assets):
Value of above market in-place leases, net	$	12,236	$	6,679
Value of in-place leases, net	59,365		37,889
Intangible lease liabilities (included in Other liabilities):
Value of below market in-place leases, net	29,678		23,708

Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share using the two-class method (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2013			2012			2013			2012
Basic and Diluted Earnings:
Net earnings attributable to NNN	$	44,352		$	38,015		$	115,904		$	101,353
Less: Series C preferred stock dividends	—			—			—			(1,979		)
Less: Series D preferred stock dividends	(4,762		)	(4,762		)	(14,285		)	(10,688		)
Less: Series E preferred stock dividends	(4,780		)	—			(4,780		)	—
Less: Excess of redemption value over carrying value of Series C preferred shares redeemed	—			—			—			(3,098		)
Net earnings available to NNN’s common stockholders	34,810			33,253			96,839			85,588
Less: Earnings attributable to unvested restricted shares	(135		)	(215		)	(366		)	(525		)
Net earnings used in basic earnings per share	34,675			33,038			96,473			85,063
Reallocated undistributed loss	—			(1		)	(3		)	(4		)
Net earnings used in diluted earnings per share	$	34,675		$	33,037		$	96,470		$	85,059
Basic and Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	121,096,076			108,461,120			117,973,443			107,039,590
Less: Unvested restricted stock	(469,370		)	(696,270		)	(441,588		)	(652,890		)
Less: Contingent shares	(338,816		)	(276,915		)	(309,692		)	(246,698		)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in basic    earnings per share	120,287,890			107,487,935			117,222,163			106,140,002
Effects of dilutive securities:
Contingent shares	—			—			—			8,459
Convertible notes payable	768,843			2,692,153			1,963,457			1,787,275
Common stock options	—			—			—			1,287
Directors’ deferred fee plan	173,499			159,617			170,574			154,886
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used in   diluted earnings per share	121,230,232			110,339,705			119,356,194			108,091,909

Schedule of AOCI

The following table outlines the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (dollars in thousands):

	Gain or Loss on Cash Flow Hedges (1)			Unrealized Gains and Losses on Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests (2)		Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for-Sale Securities		Total
Beginning balance, December 31, 2012	$	(5,693	)	$	3,244	$	67	$	(2,382	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(3,141		)	2,544		125		(472		)
Reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive income to net earnings	306			—		—		306			(3)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,835		)	2,544		125		(166		)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	(8,528	)	$	5,788	$	192	$	(2,548	)

¹⁾ Additional disclosure is included in Note 10 - Derivatives.

²⁾ Additional disclosure is included in Note 3 - Commercial Mortgage Residual Interests.

³⁾ Reclassifications out of other comprehensive income are recorded in Interest Expense on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. There is no income tax expense (benefit) resulting from this reclassification.