COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY INC
10-Q, 1997-05-13
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS
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                                    FORM 10-Q

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C.  20549


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

For the quarterly period ended             March 31, 1997         
                              -------------------------------------
                                       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
                                      0-12989       
                             ----------------------
    
                         Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


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

400 E. South Street, #500
Orlando, Florida                                       32801             
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(Address of principal                                (Zip Code)
executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number
(including area code)                              (407) 422-1574         
                                            -----------------------------

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock as of the latest practicable date.

23,393,672 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value, outstanding as of April 30,
1997.

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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES




                                    CONTENTS
                                    --------

Part I                                                                  Page

  Item 1.  Financial Statements:

             Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets                      1

             Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                 Earnings                                               2

             Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                 Stockholders' Equity                                   3

              Condensed Consolidated Statements of
                 Cash Flows                                             4

               Notes to Condensed Consolidated
                 Financial Statements                                   5-9

  Item 2.  Management's Discussion and Analysis
              of Financial Condition and Results
              of Operations                                             10-13

Part II

  Other Information                                                     14-16

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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                  (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

<CAPTION>
                                                   March 31,    December 31,
             ASSETS                                  1997           1996    
                                                  ----------    -----------
<S>                                               <C>            <C>
Real estate leased to others:
  Accounted for using the operating 
    method, net of accumulated 
    depreciation                                    $319,709      $269,031 
  Accounted for using the direct 
    financing method                                 101,815        92,413
Cash and cash equivalents                              1,339         1,410
Receivables                                              548           812
Prepaid expenses                                         326           335
Loan costs, net of accumulated
  amortization of $1,291 and
  $1,055                                               1,951         2,185
Accrued rental income                                  5,111         4,421
Other assets                                           2,443           346 
                                                    --------      --------
                                                    $433,242      $370,953 
                                                    ========      ========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Notes payable                                       $140,487      $116,956 
Accrued interest payable                                 437           390
Accounts payable and accrued
  expenses                                               471           161
Due to related party                                      59            93
Rents paid in advance                                  1,028           779 
                                                    --------      --------
      Total liabilities                              142,482       118,379 
                                                    --------      --------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)

Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $.01 par value.
    Authorized 50,000,000 shares; 
    issued and outstanding
    23,393,672 and 20,763,672 
    shares, respectively                                 234           208
  Excess stock, $0.01 par value.
    Authorized 50,000,000 shares;  
    none issued and outstanding                           -             - 
  Capital in excess of par value                     291,943       254,299
  Accumulated dividends in excess
    of net earnings                                   (1,417)       (1,933)
                                                    --------      -------- 
      Total stockholders' equity                     290,760       252,574 
                                                    --------      --------
                                                    $433,242      $370,953 
                                                    ========      ========



                See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated
                              financial statements.


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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                  (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

<CAPTION>

                                                         Quarter Ended      
                                                            March 31,       
                                                      1997           1996   
                                                   ----------     ----------
<S>                                                <C>             <C>
Revenues:
  Rental income from operating leases              $    8,139     $    5,046
  Earned income from direct financing
    leases                                              2,676          1,682
  Contingent rental income                                165            158
  Interest and other                                       36             38
                                                   ----------     ----------
                                                       11,016          6,924
                                                   ----------     ----------
Expenses:
  General operating and administrative                    455            383
  Advisory fees to related party                          472            308
  Interest                                              2,363          1,460
  State taxes                                              84             36
  Depreciation and amortization                         1,168            747
                                                   ----------     ----------
                                                        4,542          2,934
                                                   ----------     ----------
Net earnings before gain on sale 
  of land and building                                  6,474          3,990

Gain on sale of land and building                         271             - 
                                                   ----------     ----------
Net earnings                                       $    6,745     $    3,990
                                                   ==========     ==========
Earnings per share of common stock                 $     0.31      $     0.28
                                                   ==========      ==========
Weighted average number of shares
  outstanding                                      21,859,116      14,311,749
                                                   ==========      ==========



                See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated
                              financial statements.


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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                          Quarter Ended March 31, 1997
                        and Year Ended December 31, 1996
                  (dollars in thousands, except per share data)

<CAPTION>

                                                     Accumulated
                                                      dividends 
                                        Capital in    in excess 
                     Number    Common   excess of      of net   
                   of shares   stock     par value     earnings       Total  
                  ----------- --------  -----------   ----------   ----------
<S>               <C>         <C>        <C>          <C>          <C>  
Balance at
  December 31, 
  1995             11,663,672 $    117    $138,629    $  (2,904)    $135,842

Net earnings               -        -           -        19,839       19,839

Dividends de-
  clared and 
  paid ($1.18
  per share of
  common stock)            -        -           -       (18,868)     (18,868)

Issuance of 
  common stock      9,100,000       91     123,284           -       123,375

Stock issuance 
  costs                    -        -       (7,614)          -        (7,614)
                   ----------  -------    --------    ---------     --------
Balance at
  December 31, 
  1996             20,763,672      208     254,299       (1,933)     252,574

Net earnings               -        -           -         6,745        6,745
  Dividends de-
  clared and 
  paid ($0.30     
  per share of 
  common stock)            -        -           -        (6,229)      (6,229)

Issuance of 
  common stock      2,630,000       26      39,752           -        39,778

Stock issuance 
  costs                    -        -       (2,108)          -        (2,108)
                   ---------- --------    --------    ---------     --------
Balance at 
  March 31, 1997   23,393,672 $    234    $291,943    $  (1,417)    $290,760
                   ========== ========    ========    =========     ========



                See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated
                              financial statements.


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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (dollars in thousands)

<CAPTION>
                                                        Quarter Ended       
                                                           March 31,        
                                                       1997           1996  
                                                     --------       --------
<S>                                                  <C>            <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
  Net earnings                                       $  6,745       $  3,990
  Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to
    net cash provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation                                        951            583
      Amortization                                        217            164
      Gain on sale of land and building                  (271)            - 
      Decrease in real estate leased to others 
        using the direct financing method                 258            145
      Increase in accrued rental income                  (690)          (473)
      Decrease in receivables                             125            193
      Increase in due from related party                   -              (2)
      Decrease in prepaid expenses                          9             15
      Decrease in other assets                             11             18
      Increase in accrued interest payable                 47            114
      Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and 
        accrued expenses                                  217            (21)
      Increase (decrease) in due to related 
        party                                             (30)           172
      Increase (decrease) in rents paid in
        advance                                           249            (46)
                                                     --------       --------
          Net cash provided by operating
            activities                                  7,838          4,852
                                                     --------       --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
  Additions to real estate leased to others 
    using the operating method                        (51,679)       (38,631)
  Additions to real estate leased to others 
    using the direct financing method                  (9,631)        (5,390)
  Proceeds from sale of land and building                 551             - 
  Increase in other assets                             (2,173)           (37)
  Other                                                   (78)            89 
                                                     --------       --------
          Net cash used in investing
            activities                                (63,010)       (43,969)
                                                     --------       -------- 
Cash flows from financing activities:
  Proceeds from loans                                  62,900         70,550
  Repayment of loans                                  (39,369)       (76,444)
  Payment of loan costs                                    -            (726)
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock               39,778         52,325
  Payment of stock issuance costs                      (1,995)        (3,118)
  Payment of dividends                                 (6,229)        (3,383)
  Other                                                    16             (3)
                                                     --------       --------
          Net cash provided by financing
            activities                                 55,101         39,201
                                                     --------       --------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
  equivalents                                             (71)            84

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
  of quarter                                            1,410            301
                                                     --------       --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of quarter          $  1,339       $    385
                                                     ========       ========



                See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated
                              financial statements.


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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                      Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996


1.    Basis of Presentation:
      
      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
      generally accepted accounting principles.  The financial statements
      reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which
      are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the
      results for the interim periods presented.  Operating results for the
      quarter ended March 31, 1997, may not be indicative of the results that
      may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1997.  Amounts as of
      December 31, 1996, included in the financial statements, have been derived
      from audited financial statements as of that date.

      These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with
      the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Form 10-K of
      Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. (the "Company") for the year ended
      December 31, 1996.

      The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company
      and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  All significant intercompany accounts
      and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

      Earnings per share are calculated based upon the weighted average number
      of shares outstanding during each period.  Stock options outstanding are
      not included since their inclusion would not result in a material dilution
      of earnings per share.

      In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
      Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, Earnings Per Share. 
      The Statement, which is effective for fiscal years ending after December
      15, 1997, provides for a revised computation of earnings per share.  The
      Company will adopt this Standard in 1997 and does not expect compliance
      with such Standard to have a material effect, if any, on the Company's
      earnings per share.

2.    Leases:
      
      The Company generally leases its land and buildings to operators of major
      retail businesses.  The leases are accounted for under the provisions of
      Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 13, Accounting for Leases.
      As of March 31, 1997, 129 of the leases have been classified as operating 
      leases and 80 leases have been classified as direct


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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                      Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996


2.    Leases - Continued:
      
      financing leases.  For the leases classified as direct financing leases,
      the building portions of the leases are accounted for as direct financing
      leases while the land portions of 53 of these leases are accounted for as
      operating leases.  Substantially all leases have initial terms of 15 to 20
      years (expiring between 1997 and 2020) and provide for minimum  rentals. 
      In addition,  the  majority of the leases provide for contingent rentals
      and/or scheduled rent increases over the terms of the leases.  The tenant
      is also generally required to pay all property taxes and assessments,
      substantially maintain the interior and exterior of the building and carry
      insurance coverage for public liability, property damage, fire and
      extended coverage.  The lease options generally allow tenants to renew the
      leases for two to four successive five-year periods subject to
      substantially the same terms and conditions as the initial lease.

3.    Real Estate Leased to Others:
      
      Accounted for Using the Operating Method - Land and buildings on operating
      leases consisted of the following at (dollars in thousands):

                                            March 31,       December 31,
                                              1997              1996    
                                          ------------    --------------
            Land                            $161,932          $138,520
            Buildings and
              improvements                   166,701           138,589
                                            --------         ---------
                                             328,633           277,109
            Accumulated depreci-
              ation                           (8,924)           (8,078)
                                             -------         --------- 

                                            $319,709          $269,031

      Some leases provide for scheduled rent increase throughout the lease term.
      Such amounts are recognized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the
      leases.  For the quarter ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company
      recognized $704,000 and $473,000 respectively, of such income. 



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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                      Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996


3.    Real Estate Leased to Others - Continued:
      
      The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments to be
      received on noncancellable operating leases at March 31, 1997 (dollars in
      thousands):

            1997                                              $ 24,544
            1998                                                32,950
            1999                                                33,152
            2000                                                33,577
            2001                                                34,263
            Thereafter                                         386,808
                                                              --------
                                                              $545,294 
                                                              ========

      Since lease renewal periods are exercisable at the option of the tenant,
      the above table only presents future minimum lease payments due during the
      initial lease terms.  In addition, this table does not include any amounts
      for future contingent rentals which may be received on the leases based on
      a percentage of the tenant's gross sales.

      Accounted for Using the Direct Financing Method - The following lists the
      components of real estate leased to others using the direct financing
      method at (dollars in thousands):

                                         March 31,       December 31, 
                                           1997              1996     
                                       -----------       -----------
            Minimum lease 
            payments to be 
            received                     $227,048          $207,838
            Estimated residual
              values                       30,724            28,309
            Less unearned income         (155,957)         (143,734)
                                         --------          -------- 
            Real estate leased to
              others using the 
            direct financing
              method                     $101,815          $ 92,413
                                         ========          ========


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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                      Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996


3.    Real Estate Leased to Others - Continued:  
      
      The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments to be
      received on direct financing leases at March 31, 1997 (dollars in
      thousands):

            1997                                           $  9,291
            1998                                             12,392
            1999                                             12,438
            2000                                             12,557
            2001                                             12,589
            Thereafter                                      167,781
                                                           --------
                                                           $227,048
                                                           ========

      The above table does not include future minimum lease payments for renewal
      periods or for contingent rental payments that may become due in future
      periods (see Real Estate Leased to Others - Accounted for Using the
      Operating Method).

4.    Notes Payable:
      
      In September 1996, the Company entered into an amended and restated loan
      agreement for a $150,000,000 revolving credit facility (the "Credit
      Facility") which expires on June 30, 1998 and provides for an interest
      rate equal to 160 basis points above LIBOR or the lender's prime rate,
      whichever the Company  selects.  As of March 31, 1997 and December 31,
      1996, the outstanding principal balance was $82,600,000 and $58,700,000,
      respectively, plus accrued interest of $240,000 and $192,000,
      respectively.

5.    Related Party Transactions:
      
      During the quarter ended March 31, 1997, the Company acquired 15
      properties from unrelated, third parties for purchase prices totalling
      $61,510,000. In connection with the acquisition of these 15 properties,
      the Company paid CNL Realty Advisors, Inc. $1,230,000 in acquisition fees
      and expense reimbursement fees (representing 1.5% and 0.5%, respectively,
      of the cost of the properties).

      In January 1997, the Company sold its property in Foley, Alabama, for
      $570,000 and received net proceeds of $551,000, resulting in a gain of
      $271,000 for financial reporting purposes.  In connection with the sale of
      this property, the Company paid CNL Realty Advisors, Inc. $11,400 in
      disposition fees.



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                        COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.
                                and SUBSIDIARIES
        NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
                      Quarter Ended March 31, 1997 and 1996


6.    Commitments and Contingencies:
      
      As of March 31, 1997, the Company had entered into agreements to purchase
      17 additional properties for an estimated aggregate amount of $42,955,000.
      In connection with the acquisition of 12 of these properties, the Company
      was contingently liable for $2,806,000 related to bank letters of credit
      which guarantee the Company's obligation under the purchase agreements to
      acquire these properties.  In addition, the Company was contingently
      liable for $1,805,000 relating to its obligations under a purchase
      agreement to acquire one property.

      As of March 31, 1997, the Company owned four land parcels which are leased
      to tenants who are obligated to develop a building on the respective land
      parcels.  The Company has agreed to acquire the completed buildings for an
      aggregate amount of up to $8,583,000, upon which time rental income will
      increase for each of the properties.        

7.    Subsequent Events:
      
      In April 1997, the Company declared dividends to its shareholders of
      $7,018,102 or $.30 per share of common stock, payable in May 1997.

      In addition, in April 1997, the Company filed a shelf registration
      statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the
      issuance by the Company of up to $300,000,000 in debt and equity
      securities (which includes approximately $37,000,000 of unissued debt and
      equity securities under the Company's existing $200,000,000 shelf
      registration statement).



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ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
            RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Introduction

      Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. (the "Company") is an equity real estate
investment trust that acquires, owns and manages high-quality, freestanding
properties leased to major retail businesses under long-term commercial net
leases.  As of March 31, 1997, the Company owned 209 properties (the
"Properties") each of which are leased to major retail businesses.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      General.  Historically, the Company's only demand for funds has been for
the payment of operating expenses and dividends, for property acquisitions and
for the payment of interest on its outstanding indebtedness.  Generally, cash
needs for items other than property acquisitions have been met from operations
and property acquisitions have been funded by equity offerings, bank borrowings
and, to a lesser extent, from internally generated funds.  Potential future
sources of capital include proceeds from public or private offerings of the
Company's debt or equity securities, secured or unsecured borrowings from banks
or other lenders, or the sale of Properties, as well as undistributed funds from
operations.  For the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company
generated $7,838,000 and $4,852,000, respectively, in net cash provided by
operating activities.  The increase in cash from operations for the quarter
ended March 31, 1997, as compared to the quarter ended March 31, 1996, is
primarily a result of changes in revenues and expenses as discussed in "Results
of Operations."

      The Company's leases typically provide that the tenant bears
responsibility for substantially all property costs and expenses associated with
ongoing maintenance and operation, including utilities, property taxes and
insurance.  In addition, the Company's leases generally provide that the tenant
is responsible for roof and structural repairs.  Certain of the Company's
Properties are subject to leases under which the Company retains responsibility
for certain costs and expenses associated with the Property.  Because many of
the Properties which are subject to leases that place these responsibilities on
the Company are recently constructed, management anticipates that capital
demands to meet obligations with respect to these Properties will be minimal for
the foreseeable future and can be met with funds from operations and working
capital.  The Company may be required to use bank borrowings or other sources of
capital in the event of unforeseen significant capital expenditures.

      Debt and Equity Securities.  In February 1997, the Company filed a
prospectus supplement to its $200,000,000 shelf registration and issued
2,300,000 shares of  common  stock  and  received gross proceeds of $34,787,000.
In addition, in March 1997, the Company  issued  an  additional  330,000 shares
of common



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Liquidity and Capital Resources - Continued

stock in connection with the underwriters'  overallotment  option and received
gross proceeds of $4,991,000.  In connection with the offering, the Company
incurred stock issuance costs totalling $2,108,000, consisting primarily of
underwriters' commissions and fees, legal and accounting fees and printing
expenses.  Proceeds from the offering were used to pay down the Company's credit
facility.  In April 1997, the Company filed a shelf registration statement with
the Securities and Exchange Commission which permits the issuance by the Company
of up to $300,000,000 in debt and equity securities (which includes
approximately $37,000,000 of unissued debt and equity securities under the
Company's existing $200,000,000 shelf registration statement).

      Property Acquisitions and Commitments.  During the quarter ended March 31,
1997, the Company borrowed $62,900,000 under its credit facility to acquire 15
Properties (two Eckerd drugstores, one OfficeMax office supply store, one Good
Guys consumer electronics store, two Best Buy consumer electronics stores, one
Kroger grocery store and eight independently operated grocery stores leased to
or partially guaranteed by SuperValu, Inc.

      As of March 31, 1997, the Company owned four land parcels which are leased
to tenants who are obligated to develop a building on the respective land
parcels.   The Company has agreed to acquire the completed buildings for an
aggregate amount of up to $8,583,000, at which time rental income will increase
for each of the Properties.

      As of March 31, 1997, the Company had entered into agreements to purchase
17 additional properties for an estimated aggregate amount of $42,955,000.  The
purchase of these properties is subject to conditions relating to completion of
development activities, review of title and obtaining title insurance,
engineering and environmental inspections and other matters.

      In addition to the 17 properties under contract and the four buildings
under construction as of March 31, 1997, the Company is currently negotiating
the acquisition of a number of prospective properties.  The Company may elect to
acquire these prospective properties or other additional properties (or
interests therein) in the future.  Such property acquisitions are expected to be
the primary demand for additional capital in the future.  The Company
anticipates that it may engage in equity or debt financing, through either
public or private offerings of its securities for cash, issuance of such
securities in exchange for assets, or a combination of the foregoing.  Subject
to the constraints imposed by the Company's $150,000,000 credit facility and
long-term, fixed rate financing, the Company may enter into additional financing
arrangements.

      In January 1997, the Company sold its property in Foley, Alabama, for
$570,000 and received net sales proceeds of $551,000, resulting in a gain of
$271,000  for financial reporting  purposes.



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Liquidity and Capital Resources - Continued

The Company reinvested the proceeds to acquire an additional property and
structured the transaction to qualify as a like-kind exchange transaction for
federal income tax purposes.

      Management believes that the Company's current capital resources
(including cash on hand), coupled with the Company's borrowing capacity, are
sufficient to meet its liquidity needs for the foreseeable future.

      Dividends.  One of the Company's primary objectives, consistent with its
policy of retaining sufficient cash for reserves and working capital purposes,
is to distribute a substantial portion of its funds available from operations to
its stockholders in the form of dividends.  For the quarters ended March 31,
1997 and 1996, the Company declared and paid dividends to its stockholders of
$6,229,000 and $3,382,000, respectively, or $.30 and $29., respectively, per
share of common stock.  In April 1997, the Company declared dividends to its
shareholders of $7,018,000 or $.30 per share of common stock, payable in May
1997.

Results of Operations


      During the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company owned and
leased 210 (including one property which was sold during 1997) and 167
Properties, respectively, to operators of major retail businesses.  In
connection therewith, during the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, the
Company earned $10,815,000 and $6,728,000, respectively, in rental income from
operating leases and earned income from direct financing leases.   The increase
in rental and earned income during the quarter ended March 31, 1997, is
primarily a result of the facts that (i) the 40 Properties acquired and nine
buildings upon which construction was completed during 1996 were operational for
a full quarter in 1997 and (ii) the Company acquired 15 Properties during the
quarter ended March 31, 1997.  Rental and earned income are expected to increase
as the Company acquires additional properties and due to the fact that the 15
Properties acquired during the quarter ended March 31, 1997 will contribute to
the Company's income for a full fiscal quarter in future quarters.

      The Company incurred $2,363,000 and $1,460,000 in interest expense for the
quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.  Interest expense
increased during the quarter ended March 31, 1997, primarily as a result of
higher average borrowing levels on the Company's credit facility.  However, the
increase was partially offset by a decrease in the average interest rates of the
Company's credit facility.

      During the quarter ended March 31, 1997 and 1996, operating expenses,
including depreciation and amortization, were $2,179,000 and $1,474,000,
respectively (19.8% and 21.3%, respectively, of gross operating revenues).   The
increase in the dollar amount of operating expenses for the quarter
ended March 31, 1997, as



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Results of Operations - Continued

compared to the quarter ended March 31, 1996, is primarily attributable to the
increase in depreciation expense as a result of the additional Properties
acquired during the quarter ended March 31, 1997, and a full quarter of
depreciation expense relating to the 40 Properties and nine buildings acquired
during 1996.  The increase is also attributable to an increase in amortization
expense as a result of the amortization of loan costs relating to the Company's
fixed rate financing and amendment to the Company's credit facility.  In
addition, advisory fees increased as a result of increased funds from operations
for the quarter ended March 31, 1997.

In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 128, Earnings Per Share.  The Statement, which
is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 1997, provides for a
revised computation of earnings per share.  The Company will adopt this Standard
in 1997 and does not expect compliance with such Standard to have a material
effect, if any, on the Company's earnings per share.




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                           PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.     Legal Proceedings.

            No material developments in legal proceedings as previously reported
            in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.


Item 2.     Changes in Securities.  Not applicable.


Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities.  Not applicable.


Item 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.  

            Not applicable.


Item 5.     Other Information.  Not applicable.


Item 6.     Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.

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

            3.1         Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (filed as
                        Exhibit 3.3(i) to the Registrant's Registration
                        Statement No. 1-11290 on Form 8-B, and incorporated
                        herein by reference).

            3.2         Bylaws of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.3(ii) to
                        Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's Registration
                        Statement No. 1-11290 on Form 8-B, and incorporated
                        herein by reference).

            3.3         Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
                        of Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to the Registrant's
                        Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, and
                        incorporated herein by reference).

            4           Specimen Certificate of Common Stock, par value $.01 per
                        share, of the Registrant (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the
                        Registrant's Registration Statement No. 1-11290 on Form
                        8-B, and incorporated herein by reference).


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            10.1        Letter Agreement dated July 10, 1992, amending Stock
                        Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 1992 (filed as
                        Exhibit 10.34 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on
                        Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1992, and
                        incorporated herein by reference).

            10.2        Advisory Agreement between Registrant and CNL Realty
                        Advisors, Inc. effective as of April 1, 1993 (filed as
                        Exhibit 10.04 to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement No. 33-61214 on Form S-2, and
                        incorporated herein by reference).

            10.3        1992 Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. Stock Option Plan
                        (filed as Exhibit No. 10(x) to the Registrant's
                        Registration Statement No. 33-83110 on Form S-3, and
                        incorporated herein by reference).

            10.4        Second Amended and Restated Line of Credit and Security
                        Agreement, dated December 7, 1995, among Registrant,
                        certain lenders listed therein and First Union National
                        Bank of Florida, as the Agent, relating to a
                        $100,000,000 loan (filed as Exhibit 10.14 to the
                        Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated January
                        18, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference).

            10.5        Secured Promissory Note, dated December 14, 1995, among
                        Registrant and Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company
                        relating to a $13,150,000 loan (filed as Exhibit 10.15
                        to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated
                        January 18, 1996, and incorporated herein by reference).

            10.6        Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated December 14,
                        1995, among Registrant and Principal Mutual Life
                        Insurance Company relating to a $13,150,000 loan (filed
                        as Exhibit 10.16 to the Registrant's Current Report on
                        Form 8-K dated January 18, 1996, and incorporated herein
                        by reference).

            10.7        Loan Agreement, dated January 19, 1996, among Registrant
                        and Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company relating to
                        a $39,450,000 loan (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the
                        Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
                        ended December 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by
                        reference).


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            10.8        Secured Promissory Note, dated January 19, 1996, among
                        Registrant and Principal Mutual Life Insurance Company
                        relating to a $39,450,000 loan (filed as Exhibit 10.13
                        to the Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
                        year ended December 31, 1995, and incorporated herein by
                        reference).

            10.9        Third Amended and Restated Line of Credit and Security
                        Agreement, dated September 3, 1996, by and among
                        Registrant, certain lenders and First Union National
                        Bank of Florida, as the Agent, relating to a
                        $150,000,000 loan (filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the Regis-
                        trant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
                        ended September 30, 1996, and incorporated herein by
                        reference).

            10.10       Second Renewal and Modification Promissory Note, date
                        September 3, 1996, by and among Registrant and First
                        Union National Bank of Florida, as the Agent, relating
                        to a $150,000,000 loan (filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the
                        Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the 
                        quarter ended September 30, 1996, and incorporated
                        herein by reference).

            (b)   The Registrant filed one report on Form 8-K during the period
                  from January 1, 1997 through March 31, 1997 for the purpose of
                  incorporating certain items by reference into its $300,000,000
                  shelf regis-tration statement.


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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 13th day of May, 1997.

                                    COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC.

                                    By:   /s/ Gary M. Ralston    
                                          ---------------------------
                                          Gary M. Ralston
                                          President


                                    By:   /s/ Kevin B. Habicht   
                                          ----------------------------
                                          Kevin B. Habicht
                                          Chief Financial Officer



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of earnings for the three months then ended and is qualified in its entirety by
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