Medical Properties Trust, Inc. is a self-advised real estate investment trust established in 2003 in Birmingham, Alabama, specializing in the acquisition and development of net-leased hospital facilities. Its primary purpose is to provide financing solutions through acquisitions and recapitalizations, enabling hospital operators to monetize their real estate assets for investments in facility improvements, technology upgrades, and operational enhancements. The company has expanded significantly to become one of the world's largest owners of hospital real estate, managing approximately 388 to 393 facilities with around 39,000 licensed beds across nine countries on three continents as of late 2025. Medical Properties Trust, Inc. focuses exclusively on the healthcare sector, particularly acute care hospitals, delivering long-term net leases that ensure stable rental income. In the financial markets, it plays a vital role in the REIT landscape by offering investors exposure to healthcare real estate, emphasizing a specialized portfolio that supports global hospital infrastructure amid evolving healthcare demands.