Medical Properties Trust: Steward Settlement Is A Big Deal

Richard Drury Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) reached a final settlement with its previously largest tenant Steward Health Care that will allow the hospital REIT to lease the operators' properties to other tenants. The REIT has already executed new lease agreements with four new operators, which is ensuring lease continuity in Medical Properties' portfolio and indicates potential for sustained funds from operations recovery going forward. I believe the development is very positive news for Medical Prope ...