UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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): AUGUST 9, 2005
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 001-32559
MARYLAND 20-0191742
(State or other jurisdiction (I. R. S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1000 URBAN CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 501
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35242
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
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:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR
230.425)
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Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On August 9, 2005, Medical Properties Trust, Inc. issued a press release
announcing its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2005. A copy of
the press release is filed as exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated by
reference herein. The information in this Form 8-K and exhibit 99.1 attached
hereto shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by
reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as
expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
ITEM 5.03. AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS, CHANGE IN FISCAL
YEAR.
On August 8, 2005, the Company's Board of Directors amended the Bylaws of
the Company to provide that the 2005 annual meeting of stockholders shall be
held at such time and on such date during October 2005 as is determined by the
Board of Directors.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(C) EXHIBITS:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Text of Amendment to Bylaws
99.1 Press release dated August 9, 2005 reporting financial results for the
quarter ended June 30, 2005
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
MEDICAL PROPERTIES TRUST, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /s/ R. Steven Hamner
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R. Steven Hamner
Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
Date: August 9, 2005
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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3.1 Text of Amendment to Bylaws
99.1 Press release dated August 9, 2005 reporting financial results for
the quarter ended June 30, 2005
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