UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 2, 2010 Date: April 22, 2010 Time: 9:30 AM PDT Location: You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. HCP, INC. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** IMPORTANT NOTICE Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials Long Beach Marriott 4700 Airport Plaza Drive Long Beach, CA 90815 HCP, INC. 3760 KILROY AIRPORT WAY SUITE 300 LONG BEACH, CA 90806

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Voting Items 2. To ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as HCP's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2010. 3. To consider a stockholder proposal regarding a majority vote standard for director elections, if properly presented at the meeting. 01) James F. Flaherty III 02) Christine N. Garvey 03) David B. Henry 04) Lauralee E. Martin 05) Michael D. McKee 06) Harold M. Messmer, Jr. 07) Peter L. Rhein 08) Kenneth B. Roath 09) Richard M. Rosenberg 10) Joseph P. Sullivan 1. Election of Directors Nominees The Board of Directors recommends that you vote AGAINST the following proposal: The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following proposal: The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: NOTE: At their discretion, the named proxies are authorized to consider and vote upon such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.