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 $0.46 per share. The dividend will be paid on November 24, 2009 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 9, 2009.

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 December 31, 2009 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 15, 2009.

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 June 30, 2009, HCP’s portfolio of properties, excluding assets held for sale but including properties owned by unconsolidated joint ventures, totaled 682 properties among the following segments: 259 senior housing, 100 life science, 253 medical office, 22 hospital and 48 skilled nursing. For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.hcpi.com.