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Exhibit 10.1


FOURTH AMENDMENT TO
AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT


THIS FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AMENDED AND RESTATED CREDIT AGREEMENT
(this “Amendment”) dated as of May 29, 2020, by and among NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC., a corporation formed under the laws of the State of Maryland (the “Borrower”), each of the Lenders party hereto, and WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as Administrative Agent (together with its successors and assigns, the “Administrative Agent”).


WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Lenders, the Administrative Agent and certain other parties have entered into that certain Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 25, 2011, as amended by that First Amendment dated as of October 31, 2012, as further amended by that Second Amendment dated as of October 27, 2014, and as further amended by that Third Amendment dated as of October 25, 2017 (as so amended and as in effect immediately prior to the effectiveness of this Amendment, the “Credit Agreement”); and


WHEREAS, the Borrower, the Lenders party hereto and the Administrative Agent desire to amend certain provisions of the Credit Agreement on the terms and conditions contained herein;


NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by the parties hereto, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:


Section 1. Specific Amendments to Credit Agreement. The parties hereto agree that the Credit Agreement is amended as follows:


(a) The Credit Agreement is amended by restating the definitions of “Anti-Corruption Laws”, “Bail-In Action”, “Bail-In Legislation”, “Real Property Value”, “Sanctioned Country”, “Sanctioned Person”, “Sanctions”, and “Write-Down and Conversion Powers” contained in Section 1.1. thereof in their entirety as follows:


“Anti-Corruption Laws” means all laws, rules, and regulations of any jurisdiction applicable to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries from time to time concerning or relating to bribery or corruption, including the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 and the rules and regulations thereunder and the U.K. Bribery Act 2010 and the rules and regulations thereunder.
“Bail-In Action” means the exercise of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority in respect of any liability of an Affected Financial Institution.
“Bail-In Legislation” means (a) with respect to any EEA Member Country implementing Article 55 of Directive 2014/59/EU of the European Parliament of the Council of the European Union, the implementing law, regulation, rule or requirement for such EEA Member Country from time to time which is described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, Part I of the United Kingdom Banking Act 2009 (as amended from time to time) and any other law, regulation or rule applicable in the United Kingdom relating to the resolution of unsound or failing banks, investment firms or other financial institutions or their Affiliates (other than through liquidation, administration or other insolvency proceedings).


“Real Property Value” means (i) with respect to Properties owned by the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries for the entire four consecutive fiscal quarter period




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most recently ended, Net Operating Income for all such Properties for such period divided by the applicable Capitalization Rate and (ii) with respect to Properties (other than Properties that are developed but that are unleased and vacant, and undeveloped land) acquired during the four fiscal quarter period most recently ended, the purchase price paid by the Borrower or any Subsidiary (less any amounts paid to the Borrower or such Subsidiary as a purchase price adjustment, held in escrow, retained as a contingency reserve, or in connection with other similar arrangements) for such Property.


“Sanctioned Country” means at any time, a country, region or territory which is itself (or whose government is) the subject or target of any Sanctions (including, as of the Fourth Amendment Effective Date, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria and Crimea).


“Sanctioned Person” means, at any time, (a) any Person listed in any Sanctions- related list of designated Persons maintained by OFAC (including OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List and OFAC’s Consolidated Non-SDN List), the U.S. Department of State, the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, any European member state, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority, (b) any Person operating, organized or resident in a Sanctioned Country, (c) any Person owned or controlled by, or acting or purporting to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, any such Person or Persons described in clauses (a) and (b), including a Person that is deemed by OFAC to be a Sanctions target based on the ownership of such legal entity by Sanctioned Person(s) or (d) any Person otherwise a target of Sanctions, including vessels and aircraft, that are designated under any Sanctions program.


“Sanctions” means any and all economic or financial sanctions, sectoral sanctions, secondary sanctions, trade embargoes and restrictions and anti-terrorism laws, including but not limited to those imposed, administered or enforced from time to time by the U.S. government (including those administered by OFAC or the U.S. Department of State), the United Nations Security Council, the European Union, any European member state, Her Majesty’s Treasury, or other relevant sanctions authority in any jurisdiction in which (a) the Borrower or any of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates is located or conducts business, (b) in which any of the proceeds of the Loans will be used, or (c) from which repayment of the Loans will be derived.


“Write-Down and Conversion Powers” means (a) with respect to any EEA Resolution Authority, the write-down and conversion powers of such EEA Resolution Authority from time to time under the Bail-In Legislation for the applicable EEA Member Country, which write-down and conversion powers are described in the EU Bail-In Legislation Schedule, and (b) with respect to the United Kingdom, any powers of the applicable Resolution Authority under the Bail-In Legislation to cancel, reduce, modify or change the form of a liability of any UK Financial Institution or any contract or instrument under which that liability arises, to convert all or part of that liability into shares, securities or obligations of such Person or any other Person, to provide that any such contract or instrument is to have effect as if a right had been exercised under it or to suspend any obligation in respect of that liability or any of the powers under that Bail-In Legislation that are related to or ancillary to any of those powers.


(b) The Credit Agreement is further amended by adding the following definitions of “Affected Financial Institution”, “Anti-Money Laundering Laws”, “Beneficial Ownership Certification”,
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“Beneficial Ownership Regulation”, “Fourth Amendment Effective Date”, “Resolution Authority”, “UK Financial Institution”, and “UK Resolution Authority” to Section 1.1. thereof in the appropriate alphabetical location:


“Affected Financial Institution” means (a) any EEA Financial Institution or (b) any UK Financial Institution.


“Anti-Money Laundering Laws” means any and all laws, statutes, regulations or obligatory government orders, decrees, ordinances or rules applicable to the Borrower and its Subsidiaries related to terrorism financing, money laundering, any predicate crime to money laundering or any financial record keeping, including any applicable provision of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56) and The Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act (also known as the “Bank Secrecy Act,” 31 U.S.C. §§ 5311- 5330 and 12 U.S.C. §§ 1818(s), 1820(b) and 1951-1959).


“Beneficial Ownership Certification” means a certification regarding beneficial ownership as required by the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.


“Beneficial Ownership Regulation” means 31 CFR § 1010.230. “Fourth Amendment Effective Date” means May 29, 2020.
“Resolution Authority” means an EEA Resolution Authority or, with respect to any UK Financial Institution, a UK Resolution Authority.


“UK Financial Institution” means any BRRD Undertaking (as such term is defined under the PRA Rulebook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Prudential Regulation Authority) or any Person falling within IFPRU
11.6 of the FCA Handbook (as amended from time to time) promulgated by the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority, which includes certain credit institutions and investment firms, and certain Affiliates of such credit institutions or investment firms.


“UK Resolution Authority” means the Bank of England or any other public administrative authority having responsibility for the resolution of any UK Financial Institution.


(c) The Credit Agreement is further amended by adding the following Section 1.3. immediately after Section 1.2. thereof:


Section 1.3. Divisions.


For all purposes under the Loan Documents, in connection with any division or plan of division under Delaware law (or any comparable event under a different jurisdiction’s laws): (a) if any asset, right, obligation or liability of any Person becomes the asset, right, obligation or liability of a different Person, then it shall be deemed to have been transferred from the original Person to the subsequent Person, and (b) if any new Person comes into existence, such new Person shall be deemed to have been organized on the first date of its existence by the holders of its Equity Interests at such time.
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(d) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating the last sentence of Section 2.3(a) thereof in its entirety to read as follows:


Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, an Issuing Bank shall have no obligation hereunder to issue, and shall not issue, any Letter of Credit the proceeds of which, to the knowledge of such Issuing Bank, would be made available to any Person
(x) to fund any activity or business of or with any Sanctioned Person, or in any Sanctioned Country or (y) in any manner that would result in a violation of any Sanctions by any party to this Agreement.


(e) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 6.1.(y) thereof in its entirety to read as follows:


(y) Anti-Corruption Laws; Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Sanctions.


(a) None of (i) the Borrower, any Subsidiary or, to the knowledge of the Borrower or such Subsidiary, any of their respective directors, officers, employees or Affiliates, or (ii) any agent or representative of the Borrower or any Subsidiary that will act in any capacity in connection with or benefit from the facilities set forth in this Agreement, (A) is a Sanctioned Person or currently the subject or target of any Sanctions,
(B) has its assets located in a Sanctioned Country, (C) is under administrative, civil or criminal investigation for an alleged violation of, or received notice from or made a voluntary disclosure to any governmental entity regarding a possible violation of, Anti- Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Sanctions by a governmental authority that enforces Sanctions or any Anti-Corruption Laws or Anti-Money Laundering Laws, or (D) directly or indirectly derives revenues from investments in, or transactions with, Sanctioned Persons.


(b) Each of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries has implemented and maintains in effect policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by the Borrower and its Subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents and Affiliates with all Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and applicable Sanctions.


(c) Each of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries, and to the knowledge of the Borrower, director, officer, employee, agent and Affiliate of Borrower and each such Subsidiary, is in compliance with all Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws in all material respects and applicable Sanctions.


(d) No proceeds of any Credit Event have been used, directly or indirectly, by the Borrower, any of its Subsidiaries or any of its or their respective directors, officers, employees and agents in violation of Section 7.7.


(f) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 6.1.(z) thereof in its entirety to read as follows:


(z) Affected Financial Institution.  None  of the  Borrower,  any other  Loan  Party or any other Subsidiary is an Affected Financial Institution.
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(g) The Credit Agreement is further amended by adding the following Section 6.1.(aa) immediately after Section 6.1.(z) thereof:


(aa) Beneficial Ownership Certification. As of the  Fourth  Amendment  Effective Date, all of the information included in the Beneficial Ownership Certification is true and correct.


(h) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 7.7. thereof in its entirety to read as follows:


Section 7.7. Use of Proceeds; Letters of Credit.


The Borrower shall use the proceeds of Loans and the Letters of Credit only
(a) to refinance all of the Indebtedness outstanding under the Existing Credit Agreement and (b) for general corporate purposes of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries. The Borrower shall not, and shall not permit any Subsidiary or other Loan Party to, use any part of such proceeds (i) to purchase or carry, or to reduce or retire or refinance any credit incurred to purchase or carry, any margin stock (within the meaning of Regulation U of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System) or to extend credit to others for the purpose of purchasing or carrying any such margin stock; provided, however, the Borrower may use proceeds of the Loans and Letters of Credit to purchase the Borrower’s common stock so long as such use will not result in any of the Loans, Letters of Credit or other Obligations being considered to be “purpose credit” directly or indirectly secured by margin stock within the meaning of Regulation U or Regulation X of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, (ii) in furtherance of an offer, payment, promise to pay, or authorization of the payment or giving of money, or  anything else of value, to any Person in violation of any Anti-Corruption Laws or Anti- Money Laundering Laws, (iii) for the purpose of funding, financing or facilitating any activities, business or transaction of or with any Sanctioned Person, or in any Sanctioned Country, or (iv) in any manner that would result in the violation of any Sanctions applicable to any party hereto.


(i) The Credit Agreement is further amended by adding the following Section 7.14. immediately after Section 7.13. thereof:


Section 7.14. Compliance with Anti-Corruption Laws; Beneficial  Ownership Regulation, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and Sanctions.


The Borrower shall, and shall cause each Subsidiary and each other Loan Party to, (a) maintain in effect and enforce policies and procedures designed to ensure compliance by the Borrower, its Subsidiaries and their respective directors, officers, employees and agents with all Anti-Corruption Laws, Anti-Money Laundering Laws and applicable Sanctions, (b) notify the Administrative Agent and each Lender that previously received a Beneficial Ownership Certification (or a certification that the Borrower qualifies for an express exclusion to the “legal entity customer” definition under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation) of any change in the information provided in the Beneficial Ownership Certification that would result in a change to the list of beneficial owners identified therein (or, if applicable, the Borrower ceasing to fall within an express exclusion to the definition of “legal entity customer” under the Beneficial Ownership Regulation) and (c) promptly upon the reasonable request of the
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Administrative Agent or any Lender, provide the Administrative Agent or directly to  such Lender, as the case may be, any information or documentation requested by it for purposes of complying with the Beneficial Ownership Regulation.


(j) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 8.4.(n) thereof in its entirety as follows:


(n)  USA Patriot Act, Anti-Money Laundering Laws, and  Anti-Corruption   Laws Information. Promptly upon the request thereof, such other information and documentation required under applicable “know your customer” rules and regulations, the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56) or any applicable Anti-Money Laundering Laws or Anti-Corruption Laws, in each case as from time to time reasonably requested by the Administrative Agent or any Lender;


(k) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 8.7. thereof in its entirety as follows:


Section 8.7. USA Patriot Act; Anti-Money Laundering Laws.


The Administrative Agent and each Lender hereby notifies the Borrower that pursuant to the requirements of the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56) or any other Anti-Money Laundering Laws, each of them is required to obtain, verify and record information that identifies each Loan Party, which information includes the name and address of each Loan Party and other information that will allow such Lender to identify each Loan Party in accordance with the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56) or such Anti-Money Laundering Laws.


(l) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 9.1.(b) thereof in its entirety as follows:


(b)   Minimum Fixed Charge Ratio.  The ratio of (i) EBITDA of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries for the period of four consecutive fiscal quarters of the Borrower most recently ended to (ii) Fixed Charges for such period, to be less than 1.50 to 1.00 at any time.


(m) The Credit Agreement is further amended by restating Section 12.22. thereof in its entirety as follows:


Section 12.22. Acknowledgement and Consent to Bail-In of EEA Financial Institution.


Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Loan Document or in any other agreement, arrangement or understanding among any such parties, each party hereto acknowledges that any liability of any Affected Financial Institution arising under any Loan Document, to the extent such liability is unsecured, may be subject to the Write- Down and Conversion Powers of the applicable Resolution Authority and agrees and consents to, and acknowledges and agrees to be bound by:


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(a) the application of any Write-Down and Conversion Powers by the applicable Resolution Authority to any such liabilities arising hereunder which may be payable to it by any party hereto that is an Affected Financial Institution; and


(b) the effects of any Bail-In Action on any such liability, including,
if applicable:


(i) a reduction in full or in part or cancellation of any such liability;


(ii) a conversion of all, or a portion of, such liability into shares or other instruments of ownership in such Affected Financial Institution, its parent undertaking, or a bridge institution that may be issued to it or otherwise conferred on it, and that such shares or other instruments of ownership will be accepted by it in lieu of any rights with respect to any such liability under this Agreement or any other Loan Document; or


(iii) the variation of the terms of such liability in connection with the exercise of the Write-Down and Conversion Powers of the applicable Resolution Authority.


(n) The Credit Agreement is further amended by adding the following Section 12.23. immediately after Section 12.22. thereof:


Section 12.23. Acknowledgement Regarding Any Supported QFCs.


To the extent that the Loan Documents provide support, through a guarantee or otherwise, for Derivatives Contracts or any other agreement or instrument that is a QFC (such support “QFC Credit Support” and each such QFC a “Supported QFC”), the parties acknowledge and agree as follows with respect to the resolution power of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation under the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and Title II of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (together with the regulations promulgated thereunder, the “U.S. Special Resolution Regimes”) in respect of such Supported QFC and QFC Credit Support (with the provisions below applicable notwithstanding that the Loan Documents and any Supported QFC may in fact be stated to be governed by the laws of the State of New York and/or of the United States or any other state of the United States):


In the event a Covered Entity that is party to a Supported QFC (each, a “Covered Party”) becomes subject to a proceeding under a U.S. Special Resolution Regime, the transfer of such Supported QFC and the benefit of such QFC Credit Support (and any interest and obligation in or under such Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support, and any rights in property securing such Supported QFC or such QFC Credit Support) from such Covered Party will be effective to the same extent as the transfer would be effective under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and such QFC Credit Support (and any such interest, obligation and rights in property) were governed by the laws of the United States or a state of the United States. In the event a Covered Party or a BHC Act Affiliate of a Covered Party becomes subject to a proceeding under a
U.S. Special Resolution Regime, Default Rights under the Loan Documents that might otherwise apply to such Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support that may be exercised against such Covered Party are permitted to be exercised to no greater extent than such Default Rights could be exercised under the U.S. Special Resolution Regime if the Supported QFC and the Loan Documents were governed by the laws of the United
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States or a state of the United States. Without limitation of the foregoing, it is understood and agreed that rights and remedies of the parties with respect to a Defaulting Lender shall in no event affect the rights of any Covered Party with respect to a Supported QFC or any QFC Credit Support.
As used in this Section 12.23., the following terms have the following meanings: “BHC Act Affiliate” of a party means an “affiliate” (as such term is defined
under, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 1841(k)) of such party. “Covered Entity” means any of the following:
(i) a “covered entity” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 252.82(b);


(ii) a “covered bank” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 47.3(b); or


(iii) a “covered FSI” as that term is defined in, and interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. § 382.2(b).


“Default Right” has the meaning assigned to that term in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 C.F.R. §§ 252.81, 47.2 or 382.1, as applicable.


“QFC” has the meaning assigned to the term “qualified financial contract” in, and shall be interpreted in accordance with, 12 U.S.C. 5390(c)(8)(D).


Section  2. Conditions  Precedent. The effectiveness of this Amendment is subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions precedent:


(a) The Administrative Agent shall have received each of the following, each in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative Agent:


(i) A counterpart of this Amendment duly executed by the Borrower, the Administrative Agent and the Requisite Lenders;


(ii) A certificate from the Borrower’s chief executive officer, chief legal officer, chief financial officer or chief accounting officer certifying as of the date hereof, and after giving effect to the transactions hereby, that (i) no Default or Event of Default shall be in existence and
(ii) the representations and warranties made or deemed made by the Borrower or any other Loan Party in any Loan Document to which such Loan Party is a party are true and correct in all material respects (except in the case of a representation or warranty qualified by materiality, in which case such representation or warranty is true and correct in all respects) on the date hereof except to the extent that such representations and warranties expressly relate solely to an earlier date (in which case such representations and warranties shall have been true and correct in all material respects (except in the case of a representation or warranty qualified by materiality, in which case such representation or warranty shall have been true and correct in all respects) on and as of such earlier date) and except for changes in factual circumstances specifically and expressly permitted under the Credit Agreement;
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(iii) Evidence that all fees payable by the Borrower to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders in connection with this Amendment have been paid; and


(iv) Such other documents, instruments and agreements as the Administrative Agent may reasonably request.


(b) In the good faith judgment of the Administrative Agent:


(i) Since December 31, 2019, there has not been any material adverse condition or material adverse change in or affecting, nor has any circumstance or condition occurred that  could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change in, or have a material adverse effect on, the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition or results of operations of the Borrower and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole;


(ii) No litigation, action, suit, investigation or other arbitral, administrative or judicial proceeding shall be pending or threatened which could reasonably be expected to (1) result in a Material Adverse Effect or (2) restrain or enjoin, impose materially burdensome conditions on, or otherwise materially and adversely affect, the ability of the Borrower or any other Loan Party to fulfill its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party;


(iii) The Borrower and its Subsidiaries shall have received all approvals, consents and waivers, and shall have made or given all necessary filings and notices as shall be required to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby without the occurrence of any default under, conflict with or violation of (1) any Applicable Law or (2) any agreement, document or instrument to which the Borrower or any other Loan Party is a party or by which any of them or their respective properties is bound, except for such approvals, consents, waivers, filings and notices the receipt, making or giving of which would not reasonably be likely to (A) have a Material Adverse Effect, or (B) restrain or enjoin, impose materially burdensome conditions on, or otherwise materially and adversely affect the ability of the Borrower or any other Loan Party to fulfill its obligations under the Loan Documents to which it is a party;


(iv) The Borrower and each other Loan Party shall have (1) provided all information requested by the Administrative Agent and each Lender in order to comply with the USA Patriot Act (Title III of Pub. L. 107-56 (signed into law October 26, 2001)) and (2) delivered to the Administrative Agent, and directly to any Lender requesting the same, a Beneficial Ownership Certification in relation to it, in each case at on or prior to the date of this Amendment; and


(v) There shall not have occurred or exist any other material disruption of financial or capital markets that could reasonably be expected to materially and adversely affect the transactions contemplated by the Loan Documents.


Section 3. Representations. The Borrower represents and warrants to the Administrative Agent and the Lenders that:


(a) Authorization. The Borrower has the right and power, and has taken all necessary action to authorize it, to execute and deliver this Amendment and to perform its obligations hereunder and under the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, in accordance with their respective terms. This Amendment has been duly executed and delivered by a duly authorized officer of the Borrower and each of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, is a legal, valid and binding obligation of the Borrower enforceable against the Borrower in accordance with its respective


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terms except as the same may be limited by bankruptcy, insolvency, and other similar laws affecting the rights of creditors generally and the availability of equitable remedies for the enforcement of certain obligations contained herein or therein and as may be limited by equitable principles generally.


(b) Compliance with Laws, etc. The execution and delivery by the Borrower of this Amendment and the performance by the Borrower of this Amendment and the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Amendment, in accordance with their respective terms, do not and will not, by the passage of time, the giving of notice or otherwise: (i) require any Governmental Approval or violate any Applicable Law (including Environmental Laws) relating to the Borrower or any other Loan Party;
(ii) conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute a default under (1) the organizational documents of the Borrower or any other Loan Party, or (2) any indenture, agreement or other instrument to which the Borrower or any other Loan Party is a party or by which it or any of its respective properties may be bound, the violation of which indenture, agreement or other instrument could reasonably be expected to have a Material Adverse Effect; or (iii) result in or require the creation or imposition of any Lien upon or with respect to any property now owned or hereafter acquired by the Borrower or any other Loan Party, other than in favor of the Administrative Agent for its benefit and the benefit of the Lenders and the Issuing Banks.


(c) No Material Adverse Change. Since December 31, 2019, there has not been any material adverse condition or material adverse change in or affecting, nor has any circumstance or condition occurred that could reasonably be expected to result in a material adverse change in, or have a material adverse effect on, the business, assets, liabilities, financial condition or results of operations of the Borrower and its subsidiaries, taken as a whole.


(d) No Default. No Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing as of the date hereof or will exist immediately after giving effect to this Amendment.


Section 4. Reaffirmation of Representations and Borrower. The Borrower hereby reaffirms that the representations and warranties made or deemed made by the Borrower and each other Loan Party in the Loan Documents to which any of them is a party are true and correct in all material respects on and as of the date hereof with the same force and effect as if made on and as of the date hereof except to the extent that such representations and warranties expressly relate solely to an earlier date (in which case such representations and warranties were true and correct in all material respects on and as of such earlier date) and except for changes in factual circumstances specifically and expressly permitted under the Credit Agreement or the other Loan Documents.


Section 5. Certain References. Each reference to the Credit Agreement in any of the Loan Documents shall be deemed to be a reference to the Credit Agreement as amended by this Amendment.


Section 6. Expenses.  The Borrower shall reimburse the Administrative Agent upon demand for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) incurred by the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, negotiation and execution of this Amendment and the other agreements and documents executed and delivered in connection herewith.


Section 7. Benefits. This Amendment shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.


Section 8. GOVERNING LAW. THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
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APPLICABLE TO CONTRACTS EXECUTED, AND TO BE FULLY PERFORMED, IN SUCH STATE.


Section 9. Effect. Except as expressly herein amended, the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents remain in full force and effect. The amendments contained herein shall be deemed to have prospective application only from the date as of which this Amendment is dated, unless otherwise specifically stated herein. The execution, delivery and effectiveness of this Amendment shall not, except as expressly provided herein, operate as a waiver of any right, power or remedy of any Lender or the Administrative Agent under any of the Loan Documents, nor constitute a waiver of any provision of any of the Loan Documents. On and after the effectiveness of this Amendment, this Amendment shall for all purposes constitute a Loan Document.


Section 10. Counterparts.  This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts,  each of which shall be deemed to be an original and shall be binding upon all parties, their successors and assigns.


Section 11. Definitions. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein are used herein with the respective definitions given them in the Credit Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, as amended by this Amendment).




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IN WI1NESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement to be executed as of the date first above written.




BORROWER:


NATIONAL RETAIL PROPERTIES, INC.


By: /s/ Kevin Habicht                                
Name: Kevin B. Habicht
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer


















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WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as
Administrative Agent and as a Lender


By: /s/ Matthew Kuhn            
Name: Matthew Kuhn            
Title: Director                         





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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as a Lender




By: /s/ Helen Chan                 
      Name: Helen Chan           
 Title: Vice President     


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PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as a Lender




By: /s/ Andrew T. White        
     Name: Andrew T. White        
Title:  Senior Vice President  






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U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, as a Lender




By: /s/ Lori Y. Jensen 
      Name: Lori Y. Jensen 
Title:  Senior Vice President 










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ROYAL BANK OF CANADA , as a Lender


By: /s/ Jake Sigmund                               
      Name: Jake Sigmund                        
 Title:  Authorized Signatory               








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TRUIST BANK, f/k/a Branch Banking and Trust Company, and successor by merger to SunTrust Bank, as Lender




By: /s/ Ryan Almond                    
     Name:   Ryan Almond                
                                                                        Title:  Director                  


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        CITIBANK, N.A., as a Lender 


By: /s/ Christopher Albano               
    Name: Christopher Albano                    
                                                                        Title:  Authorized Signatory               




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MORGAN STANLEY BANK, N.A., as a Lender




By: /s/ Jack Kuhns                              
    Name: Jack Kuhns                          
                                                                       Title:  Authorized Signatory           


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TD BANK, N.A., as a Lender 
By: /s/ Sean C. Dunne                  
    Name: Sean C. Dunne              
                                                                        Title:  Vice President              
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CAPITAL ONE, N.A., as a Lender


  By: /s/ Jessica W. Philips              
      Name: Jessica W. Philips               
      Title: Authorized Signatory           






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RAYMOND JAMES BANK, N.A., as a Lender




By: /s/ Mark Specht                    
    Name: Mark Specht    
    Title: Vice President