MRT - A Great Transaction For Omega Healthcare Investors
For small REITs, especially those in the SNF (skilled nursing facility) space, buying single properties can, over time, add up to significant growth, but the larger players out there need something more meaningful to create an impact for shareholders. At a point, players in the space eventually resort to buying up entire businesses in order to fuel their growth. The latest example of this can be seen by looking at Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) and the company’s decision to acquire MedEquities Realty Trust (MRT) in a cash-and-stock transaction. When acquisitions of