Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 3, 2009, National Retail Properties, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

99.1 Press Release, dated August 3, 2009, of National Retail Properties, Inc.

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

National Retail Properties, Inc.

Dated: August 3, 2009 By: /s/ Kevin B. Habicht Kevin B. Habicht Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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