Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) (NYSE: MPW) is a real estate investment trust specializing in the acquisition, development and financing of healthcare facilities. Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company focuses on single-tenant hospital and healthcare real estate leased to regional and national operators under long‐term net leases. Its portfolio encompasses acute care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, behavioral health centers and long‐term acute care hospitals.
Through structured sale-leaseback transactions and direct investments, Medical Properties Trust provides capital to healthcare providers seeking to unlock the value of their real estate assets. Its net lease structures typically range from 20 to 40 years, offering stable rental income and aligned incentives between the REIT and facility operators. By partnering with established hospital systems and specialty care providers, the company supports capital expenditures, facility expansions and technological upgrades.
Medical Properties Trust has expanded its global footprint beyond the United States to include facilities in Europe and Australia, serving markets such as the United Kingdom, Germany and Spain. This international diversification allows the company to tap into multiple healthcare systems and regulatory environments, mitigating geographic concentration risk. Over the years, MPW has completed hundreds of transactions, growing its portfolio while maintaining a focus on high-quality, mission-critical healthcare real estate.
Leadership at Medical Properties Trust is led by founder and Chief Executive Officer Edward K. Aldag Jr., whose strategic vision has guided the company since its inception. The executive team includes experienced professionals in real estate finance, healthcare operations and corporate governance. Under this leadership framework, MPW continues to pursue disciplined growth, prioritizing partnerships that enhance patient care and facility performance while delivering predictable cash flows to shareholders.
