Thursday, August 4, 2011

Second-Quarter 2011 Operating Results Announced by National Retail Properties Inc.




ORLANDO, FL,  Aug. 4, 2011 – National Retail Properties, Inc. (NYSE: NNN), a real estate investment trust, today announced operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011.

National Retail Properties also announced increased 2011 FFO guidance of $1.50 to $1.53 per share before any impairment expense and estimated AFFO to be $1.64 to $1.67 per share.

The change in guidance is primarily related to projected volume and timing of property acquisitions. This guidance equates to net earnings before any gains or losses from the sale of real estate of $0.91 to $0.94 per share plus $0.59 per share of expected real estate depreciation and amortization.

The guidance is based on current plans and assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties more fully described in this press release and the company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Craig Macnab (top right photo), Chief Executive Officer, commented: “Operating results and acquisition activity have been encouraging in
the first half of 2011 and visibility for the second half looks solid.

 “We were pleased to complete capital markets transactions during the second quarter that will provide additional capacity to fund acquisitions and reduce our debt costs.

“ More recently, we were very glad to announce an increase in our third quarter dividend which will pave the way for 2011 to be the 22nd consecutive year in which the annual dividend per share has increased.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release and financials, please contact  Kevin B. Habicht, Chief Financial Officer, (407) 265 7348

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