HCP (NYSE:HCP) will report its fourth quarter and year end financial results on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, before the open of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will also host a conference call and webcast at 9 a.m. Pacific Time (12 noon Eastern Time) that same day in order to review its financial performance and operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011.

The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 724-7556 (U.S.) or (706) 645-4695 (International). The conference ID number is 42163539. You may also access the conference call via webcast at www.hcpi.com under the Investor Relations tab. Through February 28, 2012, an archive of the webcast will be available on our website and a telephonic replay can be accessed by calling (855) 859-2056 (U.S.) or (404) 537-3406 (International) and entering conference ID number 42163539.

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, post-acute/skilled nursing, life science, medical office and hospital. For more information, visit HCP's website at www.hcpi.com.

HCP, Inc.
Timothy M. Schoen
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
562-733-5309