Tortoise Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of Jan. 31, 2019 for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ

LEAWOOD, Kan.--()--Tortoise today announced the following unaudited balance sheet information and asset coverage ratio updates for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP and TPZ.

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) today announced that as of Jan. 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $2.2 billion and its unaudited net asset value was $1.3 billion, or $24.18 per share.

As of Jan. 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 380 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 289 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at Jan. 31, 2019.

Unaudited Balance Sheet

    (in Millions)     Per Share
Investments $ 2,154.6 $ 40.17
Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.5 0.01
Receivable for Investments Sold 7.4 0.14
Current Tax Asset 14.9 0.28
Other Assets   21.1   0.39
Total Assets   2,198.5   40.99
 
Credit Facility Borrowings 141.4 2.64
Senior Notes 380.0 7.08
Preferred Stock   165.0   3.08
Total Leverage   686.4   12.80
 
Payable for Investments Purchased 8.3 0.15
Other Liabilities 6.0 0.11
Deferred Tax Liability   201.1   3.75
Net Assets $ 1,296.7 $ 24.18
 

53.64 million common shares currently outstanding.

 

Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of Jan. 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $1.6 billion and its unaudited net asset value was $944.6 million, or $14.94 per share.

As of Jan. 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 376 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 281 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at Jan. 31, 2019.

Unaudited balance sheet

    (in Millions)     Per Share
Investments $ 1,532.0 $ 24.24
Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.7 0.01
Receivable for Investments Sold 4.8 0.08
Current Tax Asset 0.5 0.01
Other Assets   15.5   0.24
Total Assets   1,553.5   24.58
 
Credit Facility Borrowings 77.7 1.23
Senior Notes 312.0 4.94
Preferred Stock   132.0   2.09
Total Leverage   521.7   8.26
 
Payable for Investments Purchased 5.1 0.08
Other Liabilities 4.8 0.08
Deferred Tax Liability   77.3   1.22
Net Assets $ 944.6 $ 14.94
 

63.21 million common shares currently outstanding.

 

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of Jan. 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $230.3 million and its unaudited net asset value was $168.6 million, or $16.83 per share.

As of Jan. 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 511 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 377 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at Jan. 31, 2019.

Unaudited balance sheet

    (in Millions)     Per Share
Investments $ 227.9 $ 22.76
Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.3 0.03
Other Assets   2.1   0.21
Total Assets   230.3   23.00
 
Credit Facility Borrowings 10.9 1.09
Senior Notes 34.0 3.39
Preferred Stock   16.0   1.60
Total Leverage   60.9   6.08
 
Other Liabilities   0.8   0.09
Net Assets $ 168.6 $ 16.83
 

10.02 million common shares currently outstanding.

 

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of Jan. 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $160.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $121.1 million, or $8.24 per share.

As of Jan. 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 411 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at Jan. 31, 2019.

Unaudited balance sheet

    (in Millions)     Per Share
Investments $ 160.3 $ 10.91
Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.2 0.01
Other Assets   0.4   0.03
Total Assets   160.9   10.95
 
Credit Facility Borrowings 38.9 2.65
 
Other Liabilities   0.9   0.06
Net Assets $ 121.1 $ 8.24
 

14.70 million common shares currently outstanding.

 

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of Jan. 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $195.3 million and its unaudited net asset value was $141.1 million, or $20.30 per share.

As of Jan. 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 363 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at Jan. 31, 2019.

Unaudited balance sheet

    (in Millions)     Per Share
Investments $ 192.7 $ 27.72
Cash and Cash Equivalents 0.2 0.03
Other Assets   2.4   0.35
Total Assets   195.3   28.10
 
Credit Facility Borrowings 53.7 7.73
 
Other Liabilities   0.5   0.07
Net Assets $ 141.1 $ 20.30
 

6.95 million common shares currently outstanding.

 

The top 10 holdings for each of the Tortoise closed-end funds as of the most recent month-end can be found on each fund’s portfolio web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.

Energy Value Chain Conference Call

Tortoise will host a conference call on April 24, 2019 at 3 p.m. Central to discuss the energy sector and provide an update on the energy value chain and Tortoise’s investment outlook.

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About Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) owns a portfolio of master limited partnership investments in the energy infrastructure sector. TYG’s objective is to provide its stockholders a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions.

About Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc.

Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) owns a portfolio of midstream energy entities that own and operate a network of pipeline and energy-related logistical infrastructure assets with an emphasis on those that transport, gather, process and store natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). NTG’s objective is to provide its stockholders a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions.

About Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc.

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to obtain a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. TTP invests primarily in equity securities of pipeline companies that transport natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil and refined products and, to a lesser extent, in other energy infrastructure companies.

About Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to obtain a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. NDP invests primarily in North American energy companies that engage in the exploration and production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids.

About Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) invests in a portfolio of fixed income and equity securities issued by power and energy infrastructure companies. TPZ’s objective is to provide stockholders a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.

About Tortoise

Tortoise invests in essential assets – those assets and services that are indispensable to the economy and society. With a steady wins approach and a long-term perspective, Tortoise strives to make a positive impact on clients and communities. For additional information, please visit tortoiseadvisors.com.

Tortoise Capital Advisors is the Adviser to Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp., Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc., Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc., Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. and Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.

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Contacts

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Pam Kearney, 866-362-9331
Investor and Public Relations
pkearney@tortoiseadvisors.com

Contacts

Tortoise
Pam Kearney, 866-362-9331
Investor and Public Relations
pkearney@tortoiseadvisors.com