MPW Form 4: 35,776 shares withheld; insider retains 2.95M shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPW) reporting person R. Steven Hamner disclosed a Form 4 filing showing withholding of 35,776 common shares on 10/07/2025 to satisfy tax withholding upon vesting of restricted stock; the filing states this withholding is not a sale. The shares were valued at $5.01 per share for the withholding calculation. After the withholding, the reporting person beneficially owns 2,949,742 shares directly. The filing identifies Mr. Hamner as both a director and the company’s Executive Vice President & CFO. The Form 4 was signed via power of attorney on 10/07/2025.

Positive

• Insider retained substantial ownership with 2,949,742 shares remaining after withholding
• Withholding executed to satisfy taxes on vesting rather than selling into the open market, reducing potential market impact

Negative

• None.

Insights

Corporate Governance Analyst

Tax-withholding on vested restricted stock reduced outstanding holdings by 35,776 shares.

The reported transaction shows 35,776 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations upon vesting rather than sold in the open market; this preserves share count stability compared with an open-market sale. The reporting person retains direct ownership of 2,949,742 shares.

This is a routine equity-compensation mechanics event with limited governance implications; monitor future filings for any drift in insider shareholding trends over 12 months if additional vesting or dispositions occur.

Executive Compensation Specialist

Withholding indicates vesting of restricted stock consistent with compensation plans.

The explanation explicitly states shares were withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations on vesting, which is a standard practice under equity compensation arrangements and is not categorized as a sale transaction. The per-share value used for the withholding computation was $5.01.

Investors watching compensation dilution should note the withheld amount (35,776 shares) and compare it to overall outstanding equity in subsequent filings or the company’s equity compensation disclosures over the next year.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider HAMNER R STEVEN

Role Executive Vice President & CFO

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Tax Withholding	Common stock, par value $0.001	35,776	$5.01	$179K

Holdings After Transaction: Common stock, par value $0.001 — 2,949,742 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

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Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED 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^*

HAMNER R STEVEN

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1000 URBAN CENTER DRIVE

SUITE 501

(Street)

BIRMINGHAM AL 35242

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST INC [ MPW ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Executive Vice President & CFO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/07/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

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)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common stock, par value $0.001	10/07/2025		F		35,776(1)	D	$5.01	2,949,742	D

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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount 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 attorney	10/07/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What transaction did MPW insider R. Steven Hamner report on Form 4?

The Form 4 reports 35,776 common shares were withheld upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding; this was not a sale.

How many MPW shares does R. Steven Hamner own after the transaction?

The filing shows direct beneficial ownership of 2,949,742 shares following the withholding.

What price was used for the share withholding calculation?

The per-share amount recorded for the withholding is $5.01.

What are Mr. Hamner's roles at MPW according to the filing?

He is listed as a Director and as Executive Vice President & CFO of the company.

When was the Form 4 signed or filed?

The signature by power of attorney is dated 10/07/2025.