We have advised Atrys Health, S.A. (Atrys), a leading biomedical company specialising in diagnostic services and advanced medical treatments, particularly for cancer, on the sale and leaseback of its unit in Santa Maria da Feira to Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust that invests in healthcare facilities.
Based in Spain, Atrys is a global healthtech company that provides medical services aimed at maximising efficiency in prevention, diagnosis and precision medical treatment through innovative technologies. The company is listed on the Spanish Stock Market “Mercado Continuo” [BME:“ATRY”]. Atrys enjoys a diverse investor base, including prominent family offices and institutional investors in Spain.
Medical Properties Trust, Inc. (MPT) is a real estate investment trust, established in 2003, that acquires and develops net-leased hospital facilities. Since its inception, MPT has grown to become the second-largest owner of hospital real estate globally, with over 400 facilities and approximately 44,000 licensed beds. MPT's financing model supports acquisitions and recapitalisations, enabling hospital operators to unlock the value of their real estate assets for facility improvements, technology upgrades, and other operational investments.
Atrys has completed a property sale and leaseback transaction for its specialised hospital in Santa Maria da Feira (Northern Portugal). Atrys will continue operating the hospital under a long-term lease agreement, optimising its financing structure to support its investment plans.
