HOUSTON, Jan. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KA Fund Advisors, LLC (“Kayne Anderson”) announced today the tax characterization of 2023 distributions to stockholders of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) and Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc., (formerly listed on the NYSE under ticker “KMF”).
| KYN Common Shares | KMF Common Shares | |
| Ordinary dividends | - | 72% |
| Qualified dividends | 100% | 28% |
| Capital gains distributions | - | - |
| Non-dividend distributions (return of capital) | - | - |
| 100% | 100% |
Additional information regarding the tax characterization of KYN’s and KMF’s 2023 distributions is available at www.kaynefunds.com.
This information is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute, and should not be construed as, tax, legal, investment, or other professional advice and cannot be used or relied upon for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties. Investors should consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation.
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.
As previously announced, on November 13, 2023, KMF was merged with and into KYN. As a result of the merger, KMF ceased its separate existence under Maryland law.
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 consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.
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Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kaynecapital.com.
