By Satomi Noguchi

American Land Lease Inc. (NYSE: ANL) is perhaps one of the more unusual plays seen yet in private equity acquisitions. Despite a 200% premium, the more odd part of "for how much" is the "why"..... American Land Lease Inc. stock closed at $3.90 yesterday, yet it has signed an agreement to be acquired by affiliates of Green Courte Partners for $14.20 per share. The total deal is valued at $438 million when you include the assumption of debt and preferred stock. But even after today's 200% gai

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