Newton-based Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT) has reported net income of $54.9 million for the quarter ended Dec. 31, compared to $84.5 million in the same period last year, a 35 percent decrease.
For the year, HPT reported net income of $134 million, compared to net income of $331 million in 2007, a 60 percent decrease.
The trust also announced a regular quarterly common dividend of $0.77 per share payable to shareholders of record on Jan. 21. This dividend was paid on Feb. 25.





