On April 12, 2024, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (MPT), a Maryland corporation, and its operating partnership, MPT Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, announced significant financial transactions. MPT entered into amendments to its credit facilities, reducing revolving commitments from $1.8 billion to $1.4 billion, and lowering the maximum permitted secured leverage ratio. These amendments were made possible by the sale of MPT's interest in five Utah hospitals to a joint venture with Blue Owl RE Nucleus Holdco LLC, generating $1.1 billion in cash proceeds. The company also repaid all outstanding obligations under the Australia Facility on April 18, 2024. The Utah hospitals' transaction involved MPT retaining a 25% interest in the joint venture, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, while the fund purchased a 75% interest for $886 million...Show More

On April 12, 2024, Medical Properties Trust Inc. (MPT), a Maryland corporation, and its operating partnership, MPT Operating Partnership, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, announced significant financial transactions. MPT entered into amendments to its credit facilities, reducing revolving commitments from $1.8 billion to $1.4 billion, and lowering the maximum permitted secured leverage ratio. These amendments were made possible by the sale of MPT's interest in five Utah hospitals to a joint venture with Blue Owl RE Nucleus Holdco LLC, generating $1.1 billion in cash proceeds. The company also repaid all outstanding obligations under the Australia Facility on April 18, 2024. The Utah hospitals' transaction involved MPT retaining a 25% interest in the joint venture, valued at approximately $1.2 billion, while the fund purchased a 75% interest for $886 million. Additionally, the venture secured new non-recourse financing, providing MPT with $190 million in additional cash. The proceeds from these transactions are expected to be used for debt reduction and general corporate purposes. MPT's financial strategy has been validated by these transactions, and the company is confident in exceeding its 2024 liquidity target of $2.0 billion. The company's press release also highlighted the potential for the Utah lessee to acquire the leased real estate at a future date. MPT's financial statements as of December 31, 2023, were also provided, reflecting the company's position and transactions.