NEW YORK, March 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors from Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (“MPT” or the “Company”) MPW. Those investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, extension 7980.

The investigation concerns whether MPT and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other illegal business practices.

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On February 23, 2023, MPT announced its fourth quarter and full year 2022 financial results. Among other things, the company announced an impairment of approximately $171 million on four properties leased to Prospect Medical Holdings and announced a plan to write off approximately $112 million of unbilled rent from the same customer.

As a result of this news, MPT’s stock price fell $1.06 per share, or 8.69%, to close at $11.14 per share on February 23, 2023.

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CONTACT:
Robert S Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980