UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 10, 2008
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Commission File Number 001-32559
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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20-0191742
(IRS. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1000 Urban Center Drive, Suite 501
Birmingham, AL
(Address of principal executive offices)
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35242
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
(205) 969-3755
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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| Item 7.01. |
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Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On March 12, 2008, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. issued a press release relating to the proposed
sale of real estate assets to Vibra Healthcare, LLC and the possible acquisition of additional
assets to be operated by Vibra. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and
by this reference made a part hereof.
The information contained in Item 7.01 of this Current Report, including Exhibit 99.1, is being
furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section. Such information
shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after
the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
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| Item 9.01. |
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Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits.
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99.1 |
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Press release dated March 12, 2008 |