HOUSTON, Aug. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of July 31, 2023.
As of July 31, 2023, the Company’s net assets were $1.4 billion, and its net asset value per share was $10.25. As of July 31, 2023, the Company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 565% and the Company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 420%.
| Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | ||||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | ||||
| July 31, 2023 | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| (in millions) | ||||
| Investments | $ | 1,941.3 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1.4 | |||
| Receivable for securities sold | 12.7 | |||
| Accrued income | 11.3 | |||
| Current tax asset, net | 1.3 | |||
| Other assets | 1.9 | |||
| Total assets | 1,969.9 | |||
| Credit facility | 30.0 | |||
| Term loan | 50.0 | |||
| Unamortized term loan issuance costs | (0.1 | ) | ||
| Notes | 244.2 | |||
| Unamortized notes issuance costs | (1.1 | ) | ||
| Preferred stock | 111.6 | |||
| Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs | (1.2 | ) | ||
| Total leverage | 433.4 | |||
| Payable for securities purchased | 10.2 | |||
| Other liabilities | 7.9 | |||
| Deferred tax liability, net | 123.7 | |||
| Total liabilities | 141.8 | |||
| Net assets | $ | 1,394.7 | ||
The Company had 136,131,530 common shares outstanding as of July 31, 2023.
Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Energy Company (86%), Utility Company (6%), Renewable Infrastructure Company (6%) and Other Energy (2%).
The Company’s ten largest holdings by issuer at July 31, 2023 were:
| Amount (in millions)* | Percent of Long-Term Investments | ||||||
| 1. | Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Energy Company) | $224.9 | 11.6 | % | |||
| 2. | Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Energy Company) | 216.5 | 11.2 | % | |||
| 3. | MPLX LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 212.0 | 10.9 | % | |||
| 4. | The Williams Companies, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 170.2 | 8.8. | % | |||
| 5. | Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. ** (Midstream Energy Company) | 144.6 | 7.4 | % | |||
| 6. | Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Energy Company) | 142.6 | 7.3 | % | |||
| 7. | Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 117.1 | 6.0 | % | |||
| 8. | Western Midstream Partners, LP (Midstream Energy Company) | 100.9 | 5.2 | % | |||
| 9. | ONEOK, Inc. (Midstream Energy Company) | 90.2 | 4.6 | % | |||
| 10. | Sempra Energy (Utility Company) | 59.3 | 3.1 | % | |||
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| * | Includes ownership of common and preferred units. |
| ** | Includes ownership of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (“PAA”) and Plains AAP, L.P. (“PAGP-AAP”). |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. You can obtain a complete listing of holdings by viewing the Company’s most recent quarterly or annual report.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The company's investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’s most recent quarterly report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any investor. Please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances prior to investing.
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Contact: Investor Relations at (877) 657-3863 or cef@kaynecapital.com
