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confidence high
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materiality 0.90
Steward Health Care files Ch. 11; MPW holds $362M loan, leases 36 facilities
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC
- Steward filed Chapter 11 on May 6, 2024; two master leases with MPW expire Oct 2041 cover 36 facilities.
- MPW holds a $362 million loan to Steward affiliates plus working capital loans and a 9.9% equity stake.
- Bankruptcy triggers default and stay; MPW intends to negotiate and pursue legal remedies to maximize recovery.
- MPW anticipates providing up to $75M DIP financing subject to bankruptcy court approval.
- Outcome uncertain; MPW’s recovery on its Steward investments depends on court-approved restructuring.