UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Date of Report: May 6, 2003 COMMERCIAL NET LEASE REALTY, INC. (exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Maryland 0-12989 56-1431377 (State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employment incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 450 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code) (407) 265-7348 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Item 7. Financial Statements and Exhibits. Exhibit 99.1: Press Release dated May 6, 2003. Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure. Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Release No. 33-8216, dated March 27, 2003, the information provided herein is being furnished under Item 12 of Form 8-K. On May 6, 2003, Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the three months ended March 31, 2003. The press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. 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. Commercial Net Lease Realty, Inc. (Registrant) Date: May 6, 2003 By: /s/ Kevin B. Habicht --------------------- Kevin B. Habicht Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer