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 January 31, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $499.0 million and its unaudited net asset value was $340.0 million, or $28.50 per share.
As of January 31, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 433 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 336 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 January 31, 2021.
Unaudited balance sheet |
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(in Millions) |
Per Share |
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Investments |
$ |
441.9 |
$ |
37.06 |
||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
0.2 |
|
0.02 |
||
Receivable for Investments Sold |
|
0.9 |
|
0.07 |
||
Income Tax Receivable |
|
52.1 |
|
4.36 |
||
Other Assets |
|
3.9 |
|
0.33 |
||
Total Assets |
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499.0 |
|
41.84 |
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Short-Term Borrowings |
|
23.8 |
|
2.00 |
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Senior Notes |
|
87.9 |
|
7.37 |
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Preferred Stock |
|
32.3 |
|
2.71 |
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Total Leverage |
|
144.0 |
|
12.08 |
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Other Liabilities |
|
1.6 |
|
0.14 |
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Current Tax Liability |
|
13.4 |
|
1.12 |
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Net Assets |
$ |
340.0 |
$ |
28.50 |
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11.93 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of January 31, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $249.6 million and its unaudited net asset value was $168.7 million, or $29.89 per share.
As of January 31, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 402 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 334 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 January 31, 2021.
Unaudited balance sheet |
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(in Millions) |
Per Share |
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Investments |
$ |
246.8 |
$ |
43.74 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
0.3 |
|
0.05 |
||
Receivable for Investments Sold |
|
0.3 |
|
0.05 |
||
Other Assets |
|
2.2 |
|
0.40 |
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Total Assets |
|
249.6 |
|
44.24 |
||
|
|
|
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Short-Term Borrowings |
|
44.6 |
|
7.90 |
||
Senior Notes |
|
15.3 |
|
2.71 |
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Preferred Stock |
|
12.2 |
|
2.17 |
||
Total Leverage |
|
72.1 |
|
12.78 |
||
|
|
|
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Other Liabilities |
|
0.9 |
|
0.17 |
||
Current Tax Liability |
|
7.9 |
|
1.40 |
||
Net Assets |
$ |
168.7 |
$ |
29.89 |
||
5.64 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of January 31, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $72.6 million and its unaudited net asset value was $51.7 million, or $22.21 per share.
As of January 31, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 500 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 351 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 January 31, 2021.
Unaudited balance sheet |
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(in Millions) |
Per Share |
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Investments |
$ |
71.1 |
$ |
30.55 |
||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
0.8 |
|
0.35 |
||
Receivable for Investments Sold |
|
0.1 |
|
0.05 |
||
Other Assets |
|
0.6 |
|
0.26 |
||
Total Assets |
|
72.6 |
|
31.21 |
||
|
|
|
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Senior Notes |
|
14.5 |
|
6.21 |
||
Preferred Stock |
|
6.1 |
|
2.62 |
||
Total Leverage |
|
20.6 |
|
8.83 |
||
|
|
|
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Other Liabilities |
|
0.3 |
|
0.17 |
||
Net Assets |
$ |
51.7 |
$ |
22.21 |
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2.33 million common shares currently outstanding.
TTP has completed approximately $2.8 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 177,268 shares of its common stock at an average price of $15.875 and an average discount to NAV of 21.8%.
Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of January 31, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $38.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $34.0 million, or $18.39 per share.
As of January 31, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 807 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 January 31, 2021.
Unaudited balance sheet |
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|
(in Millions) |
Per Share |
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Investments |
$ |
38.5 |
$ |
20.86 |
||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
0.3 |
|
0.18 |
||
Other Assets |
|
0.1 |
|
0.05 |
||
Total Assets |
|
38.9 |
|
21.09 |
||
Credit Facility Borrowings |
|
4.8 |
|
2.60 |
||
Other Liabilities |
|
0.1 |
|
0.10 |
||
Net Assets |
$ |
34.0 |
$ |
18.39 |
||
1.85 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of January 31, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $120.3 million and its unaudited net asset value was $95.0 million, or $14.06 per share.
As of January 31, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 482 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 January 31, 2021.
Unaudited balance sheet |
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|
(in Millions) |
Per Share |
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Investments |
$ |
118.7 |
$ |
17.56 |
||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
0.3 |
|
0.04 |
||
Receivable for Investments Sold |
|
0.2 |
|
0.03 |
||
Other Assets |
|
1.1 |
|
0.17 |
||
Total Assets |
|
120.3 |
|
17.80 |
||
|
|
|
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Credit Facility Borrowings |
|
24.9 |
|
3.68 |
||
|
|
|
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Other Liabilities |
|
0.4 |
|
0.06 |
||
Net Assets |
$ |
95.0 |
$ |
14.06 |
||
6.76 million common shares currently outstanding.
TPZ has completed approximately $2.1 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 193,157 shares of its common stock at an average price of $10.611 and an average discount to NAV of 20.6%.
Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) today announced that as of January 31, 2021, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $259.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $224.1 million, or $16.61 per share.
As of January 31, 2021, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 870 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 January 31, 2021.
Unaudited balance sheet |
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|
(in Millions) |
Per Share |
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Investments |
$ |
250.5 |
$ |
18.57 |
||
Cash and Cash Equivalents |
|
2.7 |
|
0.20 |
||
Receivable for Investments Sold |
|
3.4 |
|
0.25 |
||
Other Assets |
|
3.3 |
|
0.24 |
||
Total Assets |
|
259.9 |
|
19.26 |
||
|
|
|
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Credit Facility Borrowings |
|
29.1 |
|
2.16 |
||
|
|
|
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Payable for Investments Purchased |
|
5.9 |
|
0.44 |
||
Other Liabilities |
|
0.8 |
|
0.05 |
||
Net Assets |
$ |
224.1 |
$ |
16.61 |
||
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.
Safe harbor statement
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws of such state or jurisdiction.
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