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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=X-NONE style="font-size:14.0pt;">SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=X-NONE style="font-size:14.0pt;">WASHINGTON, DC 20549</font></b></p>
  
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  <h2 style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;page-break-after:avoid;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=X-NONE style="font-size:14.0pt;">FORM 8-K</font></b></h2>
  
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  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">CURRENT REPORT</font></b></p>
  
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  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Pursuant to
  Section 13 or 15(d) of the </font></b></p>
  
  <h1 style="border:none;margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;padding:0in;page-break-after:avoid;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=X-NONE style="font-size:12.0pt;">Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></b></h1>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Date of report (Date
  of earliest event reported):&#160; </font><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">June 16, 2015</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <h1 style="border:none;margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;padding:0in;page-break-after:avoid;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=X-NONE style="font-size:14.0pt;">REALTY
  INCOME CORPORATION</font></b></h1>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">(Exact Name of
  Registrant as Specified in Charter)</font></p>
  
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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; MARYLAND&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;  1-13374&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;
  33-0580106</font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-right:0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:9.0pt;">(State
  or Other Jurisdiction of&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (Commission File
  Number)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; (IRS Employer Identification No.)</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-right:0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:9.0pt;">&#160;
  Incorporation or Organization)&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;</font></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">11995 El Camino
  Real, San Diego, California 92130</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">(Address of Principal
  Executive Offices)</font></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Registrant&#8217;s telephone number,
  including area code: </font><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">(858) 284-5000</font></b></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <h1 style="border:none;margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;padding:0in;page-break-after:avoid;text-align:center;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=X-NONE style="font-size:12.0pt;">N/A</font></b></h1>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">(Former Name or
  Former Address, if Changed Since Last report)</font></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><i><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></i></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">Check the
  appropriate box below if the Form&nbsp;8-K filing is intended to simultaneously
  satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following
  provisions (</font><i><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">see</font></i><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;"> General Instruction A.2. below):</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face=wingdings lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;Written communications pursuant to
  Rule&nbsp;425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face=wingdings lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;Soliciting material pursuant to
  Rule&nbsp;14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face=wingdings lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant
  to Rule&nbsp;14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font color=black face=wingdings lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">o</font><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:10.0pt;">&nbsp;&nbsp;Pre-commencement communications pursuant
  to Rule&nbsp;13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))</font></p>
  
  <p align=center style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;"><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-top:9.0pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">ITEM
  5.03&#160; AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
  </font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; On and effective June 16, 2015, the Board of
  Directors of Realty Income Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the &#8220;Company&#8221;),
  amended and restated the Company&#8217;s Bylaws.&#160; The following is a summary of
  changes effected by adoption of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, which is qualified
  in its entirety by reference to the Amended and Restated Bylaws filed as
  Exhibit&nbsp;3.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">GENERAL</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; In addition to the amendments described below,
  the Amended and Restated Bylaws include certain changes to (1) clarify
  language, (2) comply with or conform to Maryland law and (3) make various
  technical corrections and ministerial changes.&#160; The Amended and Restated Bylaws
  are referred to herein as the amended Bylaws.&#160; &#160;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">ARTICLE III.&#160; STOCKHOLDERS.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Special Stockholders Meetings</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160;
  The amended Bylaws clarify that a special meeting of stockholders may be called
  by the Chairman of the Board.&#160; The amended Bylaws also clarify procedures for
  stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders, including addressing
  issues relating to (a) the contents of the notices from stockholders requesting
  a special meeting and (b) revocation of requests for special stockholders
  meetings.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Notice of Stockholders Meetings</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The
  amended Bylaws (a) provide for notice of a meeting of stockholders by
  electronic transmission and (b) clarify the power of the Company to postpone or
  cancel a meeting by making a public announcement.&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Conduct of Stockholders Meetings</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160;
  </font><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">The amended Bylaws update the list of the powers of
  the chairman over the conduct of the meeting, including (a) concluding,
  recessing or adjourning a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, and (b)
  complying with any state or local laws and regulations concerning safety and
  security. </font><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Inspectors</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The amended Bylaws
  clarify the responsibilities of the inspectors of election and retain for the
  chairman of the meeting the responsibility for determining the existence of a
  quorum and the results of stockholder votes. </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Advance Notice of
  Director Nominations and New Business Proposals from Stockholders</font></u><font color=black face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; </font><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">The amended Bylaws expand the information
  required to be disclosed by a stockholder nominating an individual for election
  to the Board of Directors or making a proposal of other business.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">ARTICLE IV.&#160; BOARD OF DIRECTORS.&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Resignation of Directors</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The amended
  Bylaws clarify the procedures by which directors may resign from the Board.&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
  
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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Loss of
  Deposits and Surety Bonds</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The amended Bylaws remove references to
  outdated provisions concerning loss of deposits and the giving of surety bonds
  by directors.&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Reliance</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The amended Bylaws
  clarify that directors and officers may rely on information prepared or
  presented by others whom the director or officer reasonably believes to be
  reliable and competent in the matters presented to more closely track certain
  related statutory provisions.&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Subcommittees
  of the Board</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The amended Bylaws clarify that any committee of the Board
  may delegate some or all of its powers to one or more subcommittees.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">ARTICLE V.&#160; OFFICERS.&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Chairman of
  the Board</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160; The amended Bylaws clarify that the Chairman of the Board may
  be designated as an executive or non-executive chairman.&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></b></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Treasurer</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160;
  The amended Bylaws remove references to outdated provisions concerning the
  giving of surety bonds by the Treasurer of the Company.&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">ARTICLE X.&#160; INDEMNIFICATION.&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Indemnification and Advance of Expenses</font></u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">.&#160;
  The amended Bylaws clarify that a present or former director or officer is
  entitled to indemnification and the advancement of expenses to the maximum
  extent permitted by Maryland law in the event such director or officer is a
  witness in a proceeding. &#160;The amended Bylaws clarify that subsequent amendments
  to the Bylaws do not alter a director&#8217;s or officer&#8217;s entitlement to
  indemnification and advance of expenses.&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;"><b><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">ITEM 9.01.&#160;&#160;&#160; FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. </font></b></p>
  
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  herewith:</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:1.0in;text-indent:-1.0in;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Exhibit 3.1&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; Amended
  and Restated Bylaws of Realty Income Corporation, as adopted on June 16, 2015.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:.75in;margin-right:0in;margin-top:0in;text-indent:-27.0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  
  
  
  
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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Pursuant to the
  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Realty Income Corporation
  has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
  hereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:202.5pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">REALTY INCOME
  CORPORATION</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:202.5pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&nbsp;</font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:202.5pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160; </font></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:247.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:-45.0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">By: </font><u><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">/s/ Michael R. Pfeiffer&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font></u></p>
  
  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;margin-left:225.0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Executive Vice President, <br>
  General Counsel and Secretary</font></p>
  
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  <p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:justify;"><font face="Times New Roman" lang=EN-US style="font-size:12.0pt;">Date: June 17, 2015</font></p>
  
  
  
  
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  UNITED STATES
  SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
  WASHINGTON, DC 20549
  FORM 8-K
  CURRENT REPORT
  Pursuant to
  Section 13 or 15(d) of the
  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
  Date of report (Date
  of earliest event reported):
  June 16, 2015
  REALTY
  INCOME CORPORATION
  (Exact Name of
  Registrant as Specified in Charter)
  MARYLAND                                        1-13374                                 
  33-0580106
  (State
  or Other Jurisdiction of                                 (Commission File
  Number)                    (IRS Employer Identification No.)
  Incorporation or Organization)
  11995 El Camino
  Real, San Diego, California 92130
  (Address of Principal
  Executive Offices)
  Registrant's telephone number,
  including area code:
  (858) 284-5000
  N/A
  (Former Name or
  Former Address, if Changed Since Last report)
  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 (
  see
  General Instruction A.2. below):
  o
  Written communications pursuant to
  Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
  o
  Soliciting material pursuant to
  Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
  o
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant
  to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
  o
  Pre-commencement communications pursuant
  to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
  ITEM
  5.03  AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.
  On and effective June 16, 2015, the Board of
  Directors of Realty Income Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the "Company"),
  amended and restated the Company's Bylaws.  The following is a summary of
  changes effected by adoption of the Amended and Restated Bylaws, which is qualified
  in its entirety by reference to the Amended and Restated Bylaws filed as
  Exhibit 3.1 hereto and incorporated by reference.
  GENERAL
  In addition to the amendments described below,
  the Amended and Restated Bylaws include certain changes to (1) clarify
  language, (2) comply with or conform to Maryland law and (3) make various
  technical corrections and ministerial changes.  The Amended and Restated Bylaws
  are referred to herein as the amended Bylaws.
  ARTICLE III.  STOCKHOLDERS.
  Special Stockholders Meetings
  . 
  The amended Bylaws clarify that a special meeting of stockholders may be called
  by the Chairman of the Board.  The amended Bylaws also clarify procedures for
  stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders, including addressing
  issues relating to (a) the contents of the notices from stockholders requesting
  a special meeting and (b) revocation of requests for special stockholders
  meetings.
  Notice of Stockholders Meetings
  .  The
  amended Bylaws (a) provide for notice of a meeting of stockholders by
  electronic transmission and (b) clarify the power of the Company to postpone or
  cancel a meeting by making a public announcement.
  Conduct of Stockholders Meetings
  .
  The amended Bylaws update the list of the powers of
  the chairman over the conduct of the meeting, including (a) concluding,
  recessing or adjourning a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, and (b)
  complying with any state or local laws and regulations concerning safety and
  security.
  Inspectors
  .  The amended Bylaws
  clarify the responsibilities of the inspectors of election and retain for the
  chairman of the meeting the responsibility for determining the existence of a
  quorum and the results of stockholder votes.
  Advance Notice of
  Director Nominations and New Business Proposals from Stockholders
  .
  The amended Bylaws expand the information
  required to be disclosed by a stockholder nominating an individual for election
  to the Board of Directors or making a proposal of other business.
  ARTICLE IV.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
  Resignation of Directors
  .  The amended
  Bylaws clarify the procedures by which directors may resign from the Board.
  Loss of
  Deposits and Surety Bonds
  .  The amended Bylaws remove references to
  outdated provisions concerning loss of deposits and the giving of surety bonds
  by directors.
  Reliance
  .  The amended Bylaws
  clarify that directors and officers may rely on information prepared or
  presented by others whom the director or officer reasonably believes to be
  reliable and competent in the matters presented to more closely track certain
  related statutory provisions.
  Subcommittees
  of the Board
  .  The amended Bylaws clarify that any committee of the Board
  may delegate some or all of its powers to one or more subcommittees.
  ARTICLE V.  OFFICERS.
  Chairman of
  the Board
  .  The amended Bylaws clarify that the Chairman of the Board may
  be designated as an executive or non-executive chairman.
  Treasurer
  . 
  The amended Bylaws remove references to outdated provisions concerning the
  giving of surety bonds by the Treasurer of the Company.
  ARTICLE X.  INDEMNIFICATION.
  Indemnification and Advance of Expenses
  . 
  The amended Bylaws clarify that a present or former director or officer is
  entitled to indemnification and the advancement of expenses to the maximum
  extent permitted by Maryland law in the event such director or officer is a
  witness in a proceeding.  The amended Bylaws clarify that subsequent amendments
  to the Bylaws do not alter a director's or officer's entitlement to
  indemnification and advance of expenses.
  ITEM 9.01.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
  (d)       Exhibits.  The following exhibit is filed
  herewith:
  Exhibit 3.1      Amended
  and Restated Bylaws of Realty Income Corporation, as adopted on June 16, 2015.
  SIGNATURES
  Pursuant to the
  requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Realty Income Corporation
  has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
  hereunto duly authorized.
  REALTY INCOME
  CORPORATION
  By:
  /s/ Michael R. Pfeiffer
  Executive Vice President,
  General Counsel and Secretary
  Date: June 17, 2015
  EXHIBIT INDEX
  EXHIBIT
  NUMBER
  NAME
  3.1                               Amended
  and Restated Bylaws of Realty Income Corporation, as adopted on June 16, 2015.