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 $0.48 per share. The dividend will be paid on August 23, 2011, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 8, 2011.

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, 2011, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2011.

About HCP

HCP, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in real estate serving the healthcare industry in the United States. HCP has been a publicly traded NYSE listed company since 1985. HCP’s portfolio of properties is distributed among distinct sectors of the healthcare industry, including senior housing, life science, medical office, post-acute/skilled nursing and hospital. For more information, visit HCP’s website at www.hcpi.com.