Tortoise Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of Feb. 29, 2020 for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF

LEAWOOD, KS--()--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 Feb. 29, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $1.4 billion and its unaudited net asset value was $769.4 million, or $14.32 per share.

As of Feb. 29, 2020, 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 333 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 236 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 preliminary balance sheet at Feb. 29, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

 

(in Millions)

Per Share

Investments

$

1,401.7

$

26.09

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

0.4

 

0.01

Current Tax Asset

 

11.3

 

0.21

Other Assets

 

4.3

 

0.08

Total Assets

 

1,417.7

 

26.39

 

 

 

Credit Facility Borrowings

 

70.3

 

1.31

Senior Notes

 

330.0

 

6.14

Preferred Stock

 

165.0

 

3.07

Total Leverage

 

565.3

 

10.52

 

 

 

Other Liabilities

 

8.4

 

0.16

Deferred Tax Liability

74.6

1.39

 

Net Assets

$

769.4

$

14.32

 

 

 

53.73 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of Feb. 29, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $965.6 million and its unaudited net asset value was $549.6 million, or $8.69 per share.

As of Feb. 29, 2020, 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 346 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 234 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 preliminary balance sheet at Feb. 29, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

 

(in Millions)

Per Share

Investments

$

957.9

$

15.15

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

0.5

 

0.01

Current Tax Asset

 

2.3

 

0.04

Deferred Tax Asset

 

2.6

 

0.04

Other Assets

 

2.3

 

0.04

Total Assets

 

965.6

 

15.28

 

 

 

Credit Facility Borrowings

 

20.5

 

0.32

Senior Notes

 

257.0

 

4.07

Preferred Stock

 

132.0

 

2.09

Total Leverage

 

409.5

 

6.48

 

 

 

Other Liabilities

 

6.5

 

0.11

Net Assets

$

549.6

$

8.69

 

63.21 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of Feb. 29, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $170.1 million and its unaudited net asset value was $110.6 million, or $11.04 per share.

As of Feb. 29, 2020, 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 401 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 291 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 preliminary balance sheet at Feb. 29, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

 

(in Millions)

 

Per Share

Investments

$

169.0

$

16.87

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

0.4

 

0.04

Other Assets

 

0.7

 

0.07

Total Assets

 

170.1

 

16.98

 

 

 

Credit Facility Borrowings

 

8.0

 

0.80

Senior Notes

 

34.0

 

3.39

Preferred Stock

 

16.0

 

1.60

Total Leverage

 

58.0

 

5.79

 

 

 

Other Liabilities

 

1.5

 

0.15

Net Assets

$

110.6

$

11.04

 

10.02 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of Feb. 29, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $66.6 million and its unaudited net asset value was $44.8 million, or $3.04 per share.

As of Feb. 29, 2020, 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 320 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 preliminary balance sheet at Feb. 29, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

 

(in Millions)

 

Per Share

Investments

$

66.2

$

4.49

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

0.1

 

0.01

Other Assets

 

0.3

 

0.01

Total Assets

 

66.6

 

4.51

 

Credit Facility Borrowings

 

20.4

 

1.38

 

Other Liabilities

 

1.4

 

0.09

Net Assets

$

44.8

$

3.04

 

14.77 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of Feb. 29, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $165.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $112.1 million, or $16.13 per share.

As of Feb. 29, 2020, 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 312 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 preliminary balance sheet at Feb. 29, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

 

(in Millions)

Per Share

Investments

$

164.1

$

23.60

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

0.3

 

0.04

Other Assets

 

1.5

 

0.22

Total Assets

 

165.9

 

23.86

 

 

 

Credit Facility Borrowings

 

52.9

 

7.61

 

 

 

Other Liabilities

 

0.9

 

0.12

Net Assets

$

112.1

$

16.13

 

6.95 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) today announced that as of Feb. 29, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $264.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $228.0 million, or $16.90 per share.

As of Feb. 29, 2020, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). 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 preliminary balance sheet at Feb. 29, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

 

(in Millions)

Per Share

Investments

$255.8

$18.96

Cash and Cash Equivalents

0.5

0.04

Receivable for Investments Sold

5.3

0.39

Other Assets

3.3

0.24

Total Assets

264.9

19.63

 

 

 

Credit Facility Borrowings

34.6

2.56

 

 

 

Payable for Investments Purchased

0.3

0.02

Other Liabilities

2.0

0.15

Net Assets

$228.0

$16.90

 

 

 

13.49 million common shares currently 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.tortoiseadvisors.com.

About Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) owns a portfolio of master limited partnership investments in the energy infrastructure sector. Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.’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). Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc.’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 Essential Assets Income Term Fund

Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. TEAF provides investors access to a combination of public and direct investments in essential assets that are making an impact on clients and communities.

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, 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. Tortoise Advisors UK Limited is a subadvisor to Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund.

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(866) 362-9331
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Contacts

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