On February 27, 2013, Excel Trust, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release regarding its financial results for the periods ended December 31, 2012. Copies of the press release as well as supplemental information are available on the Company's website at www.exceltrust.com, are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated by reference herein.

The information contained in this Current Report, including the exhibits referenced herein, is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company's, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

(d) The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit
Number       Description of Exhibit
99.1         Press release issued by Excel Trust, Inc. on February 27, 2013.

99.2         Excel Trust, Inc. Supplemental Operating and Financial Data for the
             period ended December 31, 2012.