Current Report Filing (8-k)
May 15 2017 - 9:08AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
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
May 15, 2017
Date
of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
HCP, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
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001-08895
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33-0091377
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(State of Incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(IRS Employer
Identification Number)
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1920 Main Street, Suite 1200
Irvine, CA 92614
(Address
of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(949) 407-0700
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former Name or
Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below
if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933
(§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth
company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended
transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 5.02
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Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
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(c)
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Appointment of Certain Officers
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Appointment of Executive Vice President and Chief
Investment Officer
On May 15, 2017, HCP, Inc., a Maryland corporation (HCP), announced that its Board of Directors
(the Board) appointed Scott M. Brinker, 40, to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, effective January 4, 2018.
Mr. Brinker most recently served as Chief Investment Officer at Welltower Inc. from July 2014 to January 2017. Prior to that, he served
as Welltowers Executive Vice President of Investments from January 2012 to July 2014. From July 2001 to January 2012, he served in various investment and portfolio management related capacities with Welltower.
The material terms of Mr. Brinkers compensation following his commencement of employment with HCP are summarized as follows:
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Base Salary and Bonus
. Mr. Brinker will receive an annual base salary of $650,000, subject to annual review. He will also be eligible for an annual bonus with a target amount of $1,100,000. The actual amount
of the annual bonus will be determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board (the Compensation Committee), based on the achievement of the same performance targets and other terms and conditions applicable to other senior executives
generally under HCPs annual short-term incentive plan.
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One-Time Equity Award
. In connection with his hiring, Mr. Brinker will receive a one-time grant of restricted stock units shortly after his commencement of employment with HCP with an aggregate grant date
fair value of $5,000,000 (the Initial Equity Award). The Initial Equity Award will vest over six years, with $1,000,000 vesting per year beginning on the second anniversary following the grant date, based on Mr. Brinkers
continuing employment on the applicable vesting date.
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Long-Term Equity Award Target
. Mr. Brinker will be eligible for an annual equity award with a target aggregate grant date fair value of $1,750,000 (the Annual Equity Award). The Annual Equity
Award will be subject to approval by the Compensation Committee, with the same vesting criteria and other terms and conditions applicable to other senior executives generally under HCPs annual long-term incentive plan, as determined by the
Compensation Committee.
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Severance Terms
. Mr. Brinker will be eligible to participate in both HCPs Executive Severance Plan (Severance Plan) and HCPs Executive Change in Control Severance Plan (CIC
Plan). The material terms of the Severance Plan are described under Part II, Item 5 (Other Information) in HCPs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 9, 2016,
and are incorporated herein by reference. The material terms of the CIC Plan are described under the heading Change in Control Severance Plan in HCPs 2016 Proxy Statement, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2016, and under Part
II, Item 5 (Other Information) in HCPs Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on May 9, 2016, as applicable, and are incorporated herein by reference.
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Other Benefits
. Mr. Brinker will be eligible to participate in the health, welfare and other benefits plans and arrangements as generally made available to HCPs other executive vice presidents. HCP
will also reimburse him for up to $150,000 of relocation and travel expenses. If he voluntarily terminates his employment within 12 months of his start date, he will be required to reimburse HCP for any relocation and travel reimbursement paid to
him.
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There are no family relationships involving Mr. Brinker 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.
(e)
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Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
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On May 15, 2017, HCP made a one-time
grant of restricted stock units to Peter A. Scott, HCPs Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, with an aggregate grant date fair value of approximately $2,500,000 (the Retentive Equity Award). The Retentive Equity
Award will vest over six years, with $500,000 vesting per year beginning on the second anniversary following the grant date, based on Mr. Scotts continuing employment on the applicable vesting date.
Item 7.01
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Regulation FD Disclosure.
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On May 15, 2017, HCP issued a press release announcing
Mr. Brinkers appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment 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
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 15, 2017.
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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.
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Date: May 15, 2017
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HCP, Inc.
(Registrant)
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By:
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/s/ Troy E. McHenry
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Troy E. McHenry
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Executive Vice President, General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release dated May 15, 2017.
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