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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-016037"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "MPT"
cik: "0001287865"
company_name: "MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC"
filed_at: "2026-01-20T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:30:30.349602+00:00"
event_type: "other_material"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Medical Properties Trust to change NYSE ticker from MPW to MPT on Feb 2, 2026

## Summary
- Ticker symbol changes from "MPW" to "MPT" at market open on February 2, 2026; CUSIP unchanged.
- Headquarters relocating to 10500 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242.
- CEO letter reiterates goal of >$1B annualized cash rent by end of calendar year 2026.
- Company cites positive tenant volume and cost trends and robust demand from infrastructure investors.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-016037
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: MPT
- cik: 0001287865
- company_name: MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC
- filed_at: 2026-01-20T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: other_material
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287865/000119312526016037/0001193125-26-016037-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1287865/000119312526016037/d13863d8k.htm

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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001193125-26-016037.txt

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