HCP Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Stock; Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on Series E and F Preferred Stock

HCP (NYSE:HCP) reported that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly common stock cash dividend of $0.465 per share. The dividend will be paid on August 24, 2010 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 9, 2010.

In addition, HCP reported that the Board of Directors declared cash dividends of $0.45313 per share on its Series E cumulative redeemable preferred stock and $0.44375 per share on its Series F cumulative redeemable preferred stock. These dividends will be paid on September 30, 2010 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2010.

About HCP

HCP, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, invests primarily in real estate serving the healthcare industry in the United States. As of March 31, 2010, HCP’s portfolio of investments, including properties owned by its unconsolidated joint ventures, consisted of: (i) interests in 677 properties among the following segments: 257 senior housing, 100 life science, 251 medical office, 21 hospital and 48 skilled nursing; and (ii) $1.9 billion of mezzanine and other secured loans. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.hcpi.com.