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Tax withholding reduces MPT (NYSE: MPT) CEO stake by 109,433 shares

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC Chairman, President & CEO Edward K. Aldag Jr. reported a tax-related share disposition. On the vesting of restricted stock, 109,433 common shares were withheld at $4.67 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations, which the filing states does not constitute a sale transaction. After this withholding, Aldag directly holds 6,795,208 common shares of the company.

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Insider Aldag Edward K JR
Role Chairman, President & CEO
Type Security Shares Price Value
Tax Withholding Common stock, par value $0.001 109,433 $4.67 $511K
Holdings After Transaction: Common stock, par value $0.001 — 6,795,208 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Shares withheld for taxes 109,433 shares Withheld upon restricted stock vesting to satisfy tax obligations
Withholding price $4.67 per share Valuation of withheld shares on tax-withholding disposition
Shares held after transaction 6,795,208 shares Direct common stock ownership following withholding
restricted stock financial
"Represents shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations."
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Aldag Edward K JR

(Last)(First)(Middle)
10500 LIBERTY PARKWAY

(Street)
BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA 35242

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC [ MPT ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
XDirector10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Chairman, President & CEO
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/08/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common stock, par value $0.00104/08/2026F109,433(1)D$4.676,795,208D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
1. Represents shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations. This does not constitute a sale transaction.
W. Zachary Riddle, by power of attorney04/08/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did MPT CEO Edward Aldag report on this Form 4?

Edward K. Aldag Jr. reported that 109,433 shares of MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC common stock were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to cover tax obligations, rather than being sold in the open market, according to the filing’s footnote.

Does the MPT Form 4 show that the CEO sold shares on the market?

No. The Form 4 states the 109,433 shares were withheld upon vesting of restricted stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations. The footnote explicitly says this withholding “does not constitute a sale transaction,” distinguishing it from an open-market sale.

How many MPT shares does CEO Edward Aldag hold after the reported transaction?

Following the tax-withholding disposition, Edward K. Aldag Jr. directly holds 6,795,208 shares of MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership after 109,433 shares were withheld upon restricted stock vesting for tax purposes.

At what price were the withheld MPT shares valued for tax purposes?

The 109,433 shares withheld for tax obligations were valued at $4.67 per share in the Form 4. This price is used to determine the value of shares applied toward the tax liability on the vesting restricted stock award.

What does transaction code “F” mean in the MPT CEO’s Form 4?

Transaction code “F” on this Form 4 indicates payment of tax liability by delivering securities. Here, 109,433 restricted stock shares were withheld upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding obligations, rather than representing an open-market purchase or sale by the CEO.