8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

July 9, 2017

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

HCP, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	001-08895	33-0091377
(State of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)

1920 Main Street, Suite 1200

Irvine, CA 92614

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(949) 407-0700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Appointment of Principal Accounting Officer

On July 11, 2017, HCP, Inc., a Maryland corporation (“HCP”), announced that its Board of Directors (“the Board”) appointed Shawn G. Johnston, 38, to serve as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 15, 2017.

Mr. Johnston has served as Vice President–Chief Accounting Officer of UDR, Inc. (“UDR”), a multifamily real estate investment trust, since March 2016. He previously served as the Vice President–Controller of UDR from 2013 until 2016 when he became CAO, and served as Interim Principal Financial Officer from June 2016 through December 2016. From 2010 to 2013, Mr. Johnston served as Chief Accounting Officer at American Residential Communities LLC, a residential real estate company. Prior to that, he was a Senior Manager–Audit Services for Ernst & Young LLP, specializing in real estate.

The material terms of Mr. Johnston’s compensation following his commencement of employment with HCP are summarized as follows:

• Base Salary and Bonus. Mr. Johnston will receive an annual base salary of $375,000, subject to annual review. He will also be eligible for an annual bonus with a target amount of $325,000. The actual amount of the annual bonus will be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Compensation Committee”), and will be pro-rated based on the period he is employed by HCP in 2017.

• One-Time Cash Bonus. In connection with his hiring, Mr. Johnston will receive a one-time cash bonus of $400,000, $250,000 of which will be a make-whole bonus payment (the “Make-Whole Payment”) and $150,000 of which will be an inducement bonus payment (together with the Make-Whole Payment, the “One-Time Cash Bonus”). If his employment with HCP is terminated for cause or he voluntarily terminates his employment with HCP within 24 months of his start date, he will be required to reimburse HCP a pro-rated amount of his One-Time Cash Bonus.

• One-Time Make-Whole Equity Award. In connection with his hiring, Mr. Johnston will receive a grant of restricted stock units (“RSUs”) shortly after his commencement of employment with HCP with an aggregate grant date fair value of approximately $500,000 (the “Initial Equity Award”). The Initial Equity Award will vest over three years, commencing with the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to Mr. Johnston’s continuing employment on each applicable vesting date.

• Long-Term Equity Award Target. Mr. Johnston will be eligible for an annual equity award with a target aggregate grant date fair value of $300,000 (the “Annual Equity Award”). The Annual Equity Award will be subject to approval by the Compensation Committee.

• Severance Terms. Mr. Johnston will be eligible to participate in HCP’s Executive Change in Control Severance Plan (“CIC Plan”). The material terms of the CIC Plan are described under the heading “Potential Payments upon a Termination or Change in Control—Severance Plans” in HCP’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 16, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference.

• Other Benefits. Mr. Johnston will be eligible to participate in the health, welfare and other benefits plans and arrangements as generally made available to HCP’s other senior vice presidents. HCP will also reimburse him for up to $150,000 of relocation expenses. If his employment with HCP is terminated for cause or he voluntarily terminates his employment with HCP within 24 months of his start date, he will be required to reimburse HCP for any relocation reimbursement paid to him.

There are no family relationships involving Mr. Johnston that would require disclosure under Item 401(d) of Regulation S-K. There are no current or proposed transactions in which he or any member of his immediate family has, or will have, a direct or indirect material interest that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Departure of Principal Accounting Officer

Effective August 17, 2017, Scott Anderson, HCP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, will depart HCP. In connection therewith, and subject to the execution of a general release of claims against HCP and compliance with certain confidentiality, non-solicitation and non-competition restrictive covenants, Mr. Anderson will receive severance benefits pursuant to the Severance Plan, which includes approximately $1.6 million in cash severance to be paid over 24 months, and a partial year bonus

payment of approximately $230,000 that will be paid upon his departure. In addition, Mr. Anderson’s unvested RSUs awarded before May 6, 2016, will vest immediately upon his departure, and RSUs awarded after May 6, 2016, will continue to vest according to their original vesting schedule for two years, and thereafter the remaining RSUs will be accelerated. Mr. Anderson’s vested stock options will remain exercisable for 12 months following his departure.

The material terms of the Severance Plan are described under the heading “Potential Payments upon a Termination or Change in Control—Severance Plans” in HCP’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2017, and are incorporated herein by reference. The description of the Severance Plan set forth under this Item 5.02 is qualified in its entirety by reference to the complete terms and conditions of the Severance Plan, a copy of which was previously filed as Exhibit 10.3 to HCP’s Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 1, 2016, and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 11, 2017, HCP issued a press release announcing Mr. Johnston’s appointment as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer and the pending departure of Mr. Anderson, HCP’s Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, as noted in Item 5.02 above. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated into this Item 7.01 by reference.

The information set forth in this Item 7.01 and the related information in Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto are being furnished to, and shall not be deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section and shall not be incorporated by reference in any filing with, the SEC under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference therein.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits.

No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated July 11, 2017.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	HCP, Inc.
	(Registrant)
Date: July 11, 2017	By:	/s/ Troy E. McHenry
		Troy E. McHenry
		Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX

No.	Description
99.1	Press Release dated July 11, 2017.

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Shawn Johnston to Join HCP as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer

Current CAO Scott Anderson Will Remain with HCP through Upcoming Earnings Announcement

to Facilitate Smooth Transition

IRVINE, Calif., July 11, 2017 /PRNewswire/—HCP (NYSE:HCP) announced today that Shawn Johnston will join the Company as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, effective August 15, 2017. Mr. Johnston will replace the Company’s current Chief Accounting Officer, Scott Anderson, who is leaving HCP to pursue other career opportunities. Mr. Anderson will remain with HCP in his current capacity through August 17, 2017 to ensure a smooth transition and oversee the preparation of the Company’s second quarter 2017 financial statements.

Mr. Johnston is joining HCP from UDR, Inc., a leading multifamily real estate investment trust (REIT), where he is currently Chief Accounting Officer (CAO). He joined UDR in September 2013 as Controller and served in that role until 2016 when he became CAO, and served as Interim Principal Financial Officer from June 2016 through December 2016. Prior to Mr. Johnston’s tenure at UDR, he served as CAO at American Residential Communities LLC, a residential real estate company. Previously, he worked at Ernst & Young for eight years as a Certified Public Accountant.

“We are pleased that Shawn will be joining HCP,” said Tom Herzog, President and CEO of HCP. “Shawn has extensive financial accounting and reporting experience in both real estate and REITs, and will be an excellent addition to our team. On behalf of the Board and everyone at HCP, we look forward to welcoming Shawn.”

“I am thrilled to join HCP and believe my experience and background will be complementary to the team,” said Mr. Johnston. “I look forward to helping further advance the company’s initiatives.”

Regarding Mr. Anderson’s departure to pursue other endeavors, Mr. Herzog said, “We are grateful for Scott’s significant contributions during his eight years at HCP, including building a strong accounting team, positioning us for continued success. He has been a valuable member of our executive team, and we wish him the best.”

Mr. Anderson said, “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at HCP, particularly completing the spin and successfully positioning the Company to execute its strategic initiatives. While I will miss working with such a talented group of colleagues, I am excited to pursue other opportunities as I approach the next chapter of my career.”

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About HCP

HCP, Inc. is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests primarily in real estate serving the healthcare industry in the United States. HCP owns a large-scale portfolio diversified across multiple sectors, led by senior housing, life science and medical office. Recognized as a global leader in sustainability, HCP has been a publicly-traded company since 1985 and was the first healthcare REIT selected to the S&P 500 index. For more information regarding HCP, visit www.hcpi.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include, among other things, HCP’s expectations relating to the appointment of, and start date for, Mr. Johnston as Chief Accounting Officer, as well as his contributions to HCP, and Mr. Anderson’s role and departure date. These statements are made as of the date hereof, are not guarantees of future events or performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors—many of which are out of HCP’s and its management’s control and difficult to forecast—that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to the possibility that Mr. Johnston’s anticipated start date is delayed or that he does not join HCP at all, that Mr. Anderson’s role changes or that he departs HCP earlier than anticipated, as well as risks described from time to time in HCP’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. HCP assumes no, and hereby disclaims any, obligation to update any of the foregoing or any other forward-looking statements as a result of new information or new or future developments, except as otherwise required by law.

Contact

Andrew Johns

Vice President—Finance and Investor Relations

(949) 407-0400

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