KBRA Assigns Ratings to Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund, Inc. Senior Notes and Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares

NEW YORK--()--Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigns ratings of AAA to Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund, Inc.’s (KMF or the “Fund”) outstanding Senior Notes and A+ to KMF’s outstanding Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares.

The Fund is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “40 Act”) and is a closed-end investment fund that is advised by KA Fund Advisors, LLC (“KAFA” or the “Fund Advisor”). The Fund had its Initial Public Offering in November 2010 and its shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol KMF. Under current investment guidelines, KMF is focused on investing in securities of companies in the Midstream/Energy Sector. On July 27, 2020, the Fund announced that the Board approved the Fund name to be changed to Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc. which is expected to occur on or about September 28, 2020. In conjunction with this name change, the Board approved revisions to certain non-fundamental investment policies whereby KMF will invest primarily in securities of Energy Companies and Infrastructure Companies with a focus on securities of “NextGen” companies (as defined by the Fund).

The ratings are driven primarily by KMF’s strong asset coverage, liquidity, and management experience. Furthermore, KMF has demonstrated its willingness and ability to remain in compliance with 40 Act leverage thresholds with a goal to consistently exceed these levels and maintain downside cushion. This was most notable recently as KMF navigated through extremely challenging market conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the precipitous decline in the price of crude oil. The Fund Advisor successfully took steps to remain in compliance with 40 Act guidelines and insulate creditors and preferred shareholders. In KBRA’s view, KMF’s ability to withstand such a significant market dislocation demonstrates the strength of the Fund Advisor and the resiliency of its capital structure.

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Contacts

Analytical
David Dicker, CFA, Associate Director (Lead Analyst)
+1 (646) 731-2449
ddicker@kbra.com

Gopal Narsimhamurthy, Senior Director
+1 (646) 731-3392
gnarsimhamurthy@kbra.com

Jared Hong, Senior Analyst
+1 (646) 731-3311
jhong@kbra.com

William Cox, Senior Managing Director (Rating Committee Chair)
+1 (646) 731-2472
wcox@kbra.com

Business Development
Sted Dowd, Managing Director
+1 (646) 731-2479
sdowd@kbra.com