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CHICAGO-Shareholders representing about 75% of AMLI Residential Properties Trust's common stock have approved a sale to Morgan Stanley Real Estate's Prime Property Fund. The $2.1-billion deal, which values the REIT's multifamily rental portfolio at a capitalization rate between 5% and 6%, is expected to close Tuesday.

The actual vote was 99% in favor of the deal. However, votes were cast on behalf of 75% of the outstanding shares at a special meeting.

A letter of interest from Morgan Stanley prompted AMLI Residential officials to hire financial advisers from J.P. Morgan, who solicited 10 prospective buyers for the company. Morgan Stanley will pay $37.95 per share, a 21% premium above AMLI share prices when the deal was struck in October.

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