Goldman Sounds Out Investors on Debt for Hospital Landlord MPT

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. has been gauging interest from investors in a potential junk-bond deal for Medical Properties Trust Inc. as the hospital landlord grapples with the fallout from the bankruptcies of two of its tenants, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

The debt offering would be for at least $1.2 billion, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private information. Proceeds from a bond sale would be used to refinance the company’s debt and boost liquidity, said the people.

Discussions are in the early stages and no final decision has been made, they added. ...