Tortoise Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of February 28, 2021 for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF

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

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) today announced that as of February 28, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $517.7 million and its unaudited net asset value was $357.8 million, or $29.99 per share.

As of February 28, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 419 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 332 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 28, 2021.

Unaudited balance sheet
	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$	463.6	$	38.87
Cash and Cash Equivalents		0.2		0.02
Receivable for Investments Sold		0.8		0.07
Income Tax Receivable		52.1		4.36
Other Assets		1.0		0.09
Total Assets		517.7		43.41
Short-Term Borrowings		34.2		2.87
Senior Notes		87.9		7.37
Preferred Stock		32.3		2.71
Total Leverage		154.4		12.95
Payable for Investments Purchased		0.8		0.07
Other Liabilities		2.4		0.20
Current Tax Liability		2.3		0.20
Net Assets	$	357.8	$	29.99

11.93 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of February 28, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $255.6 million and its unaudited net asset value was $176.8 million, or $31.33 per share.

As of February 28, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 435 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 358 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 28, 2021.

Unaudited balance sheet
	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$	253.7	$	44.96
Cash and Cash Equivalents		0.3		0.06
Receivable for Investments Sold		1.1		0.19
Other Assets		0.5		0.08
Total Assets		255.6		45.29
Short-Term Borrowings		41.1		7.28
Senior Notes		15.3		2.71
Preferred Stock		12.2		2.17
Total Leverage		68.6		12.16
Payable for Investments Purchased		1.2		0.21
Other Liabilities		1.1		0.20
Current Tax Liability		7.9		1.39
Net Assets	$	176.8	$	31.33

5.64 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of February 28, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $75.0 million and its unaudited net asset value was $53.9 million, or $23.33 per share.

As of February 28, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 515 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 362 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 28, 2021.

Unaudited balance sheet
	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$	73.4	$	31.77
Cash and Cash Equivalents		1.3		0.56
Other Assets		0.3		0.14
Total Assets		75.0		32.47
Senior Notes		14.5		6.26
Preferred Stock		6.1		2.64
Total Leverage		20.6		8.90
Other Liabilities		0.5		0.24
Net Assets	$	53.9	$	23.33

2.31 million common shares currently outstanding.

TTP has completed approximately $3.2 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $5.0 million through March 31, 2021. Under the program, TTP has repurchased 196,022 shares of its common stock at an average price of $16.211 and an average discount to NAV of 21.5%.

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of February 28, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $42.8 million and its unaudited net asset value was $38.2 million, or $20.67 per share.

As of February 28, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 967 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 28, 2021.

Unaudited balance sheet
	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$	42.4	$	22.96
Cash and Cash Equivalents		0.3		0.14
Other Assets		0.1		0.08
Total Assets		42.8		23.18
Credit Facility Borrowings		4.4		2.38
Other Liabilities		0.2		0.13
Net Assets	$	38.2	$	20.67

1.85 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of February 28, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $121.5 million and its unaudited net asset value was $97.0 million, or $14.44 per share.

As of February 28, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 504 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 28, 2021.

Unaudited balance sheet
	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$	120.3	$	17.92
Cash and Cash Equivalents		0.2		0.02
Other Assets		1.0		0.15
Total Assets		121.5		18.09
Credit Facility Borrowings		24.0		3.57
Other Liabilities		0.5		0.08
Net Assets	$	97.0	$	14.44

6.72 million common shares currently outstanding.

TPZ has completed approximately $2.6 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $5.0 million through August 31, 2021. Under the program, TPZ has repurchased 235,846 shares of its common stock at an average price of $10.813 and an average discount to NAV of 20.4%.

Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) today announced that as of February 28, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $262.8 million and its unaudited net asset value was $218.6 million, or $16.20 per share.

As of February 28, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 611 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 28, 2021.

Unaudited balance sheet
	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$	250.4	$	18.56
Cash and Cash Equivalents		0.3		0.02
Receivable for Investments Sold		9.0		0.67
Other Assets		3.1		0.23
Total Assets		262.8		19.48
Credit Facility Borrowings		42.8		3.17
Other Liabilities		1.4		0.11
Net Assets	$	218.6	$	16.20

13.49 million common shares outstanding.

The top 10 holdings for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF as of the most recent month-end can be found on each fund’s portfolio web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

About Tortoise

Tortoise focuses on energy & power infrastructure and the transition to cleaner energy. Tortoise’s solid track record of energy value chain investment experience and research dates back more than 20 years. As one of the earliest investors in midstream energy, Tortoise believes it is well-positioned to be at the forefront of the global energy evolution that is underway. 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 www.TortoiseEcofin.com.

Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is the Adviser to Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp., Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc., Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc., Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc., Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. and Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund. Ecofin Advisors Limited is a sub-adviser to Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund.

For additional information on these funds, please visit cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

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