Item 8.01 Other Events.

On November 12, 2012, Annaly Capital Management, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the Company's proposal to acquire CreXus Investment Corp. ("CreXus") that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

On November 12, 2012, the Company also issued a press release commenting on the Company's proposal to acquire CreXus that is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not applicable.

(b) Not applicable.

(c) Not applicable.

(d) Exhibits:

99.1 Press Release, dated November 12, 2012, issued by the Company announcing the Company's proposal to acquire CreXus

99.2 Press Release, dated November 12, 2012, issued by the Company commenting on the Company's proposal to acquire CreXus

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