Medical Properties Trust, Inc.

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) based in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in acquiring and developing net-leased hospital facilities. Established in 2003, MPT has grown to become one of the world's largest owners of hospital real estate, with a portfolio of 388 facilities and approximately 39,000 licensed beds across nine countries and three continents as of September 30, 2025. The company's investments include acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term acute care hospitals, as well as other healthcare facilities that generally require physician orders for admission. MPT's financing model facilitates acquisitions and recapitalizations, allowing hospital operators to unlock the value of their real estate assets to fund facility improvements, technology upgrades, and other operational investments.

MPT's portfolio is diversified geographically, with significant holdings in the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Australia, Colombia, Italy, Portugal, and Finland. The company's tenants include leading hospital operating companies worldwide, reflecting its global reach and expertise in the healthcare real estate sector. MPT's investment strategy focuses on providing capital solutions and healthcare expertise to its operators, fostering long-term partnerships that support the growth and development of healthcare facilities.

In recent years, MPT has engaged in strategic transactions to optimize its portfolio and financial position. In April 2024, the company sold a 75% stake in five Utah hospitals for $886 million, generating approximately $1.1 billion in immediate cash proceeds, which were used to reduce outstanding debt. Additionally, in November 2024, MPT announced a binding agreement for Prospect's managed care business to be acquired by Astrana Health, with MPT expecting approximately $200 million in cash proceeds from the transaction. These actions demonstrate MPT's proactive approach to managing its investments and capital structure, ensuring the company's continued growth and stability in the healthcare real estate market.