8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

August 21, 2013
Date of Report (date of earliest event reported)

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AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

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Maryland	001-35263	45-2482685
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

405 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10022
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(212) 415-6500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 8.01. Other Events.

On August 21, 2013, American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. issued a press release which is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein. 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)     Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated August 21, 2013

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, hereunto duly authorized.

	AMERICAN REALTY CAPITAL PROPERTIES, INC.
Date: August 21, 2013	By:	/s/ Nicholas S. Schorsch
	Name:	Nicholas S. Schorsch
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Directors

EX-99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

American Realty Capital Properties Affirms up to $250 Million Share Repurchase Program

New York, New York, August 21, 2013 – American Realty Capital Properties, Inc. (“ARCP”) (NASDAQ: ARCP) affirmed today its intention to repurchase up to $250 million of ARCP’s outstanding common stock pursuant to its previously announced share repurchase program. Though ARCP has not executed repurchases under the share repurchase program since its original announcement on March 1, 2013 to date, it is renewing its intention to make periodic repurchases under the share repurchase program. The share repurchase program was originally authorized by ARCP’s board of directors in February 2013 and reauthorized yesterday. ARCP’s management will endeavor to evaluate the size and frequency of repurchases under the share repurchase program in further consultation with its board of directors, as it becomes necessary. Repurchases will be made in accordance with applicable securities laws in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Depending on market conditions and other factors, these repurchases may be commenced or suspended from time to time without prior notice.

About ARCP

ARCP is a publicly traded Maryland corporation listed on The NASDAQ Global Select Market that qualified as a real estate investment trust for U.S. federal income tax purposes beginning in the taxable year ended December 31, 2011, focused on acquiring and owning single tenant freestanding commercial properties subject to net leases with high credit quality tenants. Additional information about the ARCP can be found on its website at www.arcpreit.com. ARCP may disseminate important information regarding ARCP and its operations, including financial information, through social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Important Notice

The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. In addition, words such as "anticipate," "believe," "expect" and "intend" indicate a forward-looking statement, although not all forward-looking statements include these words.

Contacts

From: Anthony J. DeFazio	For: Brian S. Block, EVP & CFO
DDCWorks	American Realty Capital Properties, Inc.
tdefazio@ddcworks.com	bblock@arlcap.com
Ph: (484-342-3600)	Ph: (212-415-6500)