ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of March 31, 2021

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ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (CEM) reported its net assets at $370.5 million with a net asset value per share of $27.02 as of March 31, 2021. The fund's asset coverage ratio for senior debt was a robust 481%, while total leverage stood at 331%. Total assets reached $532.6 million, with significant investments in top equity holdings like MPLX LP and Enterprise Products Partners LP, accounting for 59.7% of total investments. During March, the fund repurchased 141,183 shares at $3.3 million.

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• Net assets total $370.5 million.
• Robust asset coverage ratio of 481% for senior indebtedness.
• Total assets of $532.6 million.
• Top holdings include MPLX LP and Enterprise Products Partners LP, with strong market values.

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• None.

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) announced today the unaudited statement of assets and liabilities, the net asset value and asset coverage ratio of the Fund as of March 31, 2021.

As of March 31, 2021, the Fund’s net assets were $370.5 million, and its net asset value per share was $27.02. The Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) with respect to senior indebtedness was 481% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 331%.

	As of March 31, 2021
	Amount (millions)			Per Share
Investments	$	522.7		$	38.12
Cash and Cash Equivalents		3.5			0.26
Other Assets		6.4			0.46
Total Assets	$	532.6		$	38.84
Senior Notes*	$	76.1		$	5.55
Loans Outstanding*		34.3			2.50
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares*		49.8			3.63
Total Leverage	$	160.2		$	11.68
Income Tax Payable		-			-
Deferred Tax Liability		-			-
Other Liabilities	$	1.9		$	0.14
Total Liabilities	$	1.9		$	0.14
Net Assets	$	370.5		$	27.02
Outstanding Shares		13,709,578
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 481%.
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 331%.
Top Ten Equity Holdings (as of March 31, 2021)**
	Market Value
Name	(millions)			% of Investments			***
MPLX LP	$	44.8			8.6%
Enterprise Products Partners LP	$	43.1			8.2%
Energy Transfer LP	$	33.8			6.5%
ONEOK Inc.	$	32.8			6.3%
Williams Cos. Inc.	$	29.1			5.6%
Magellan Midstream Partners LP	$	28.6			5.5%
Targa Resources Corp.	$	26.9			5.1%
DCP Midstream LP	$	26.0			5.0%
Western Midstream Partners LP	$	24.0			4.6%
Enbridge Inc.	$	22.2			4.3%
	$	311.3			59.7%
** Subject to change at any time
*** Percent of Total Equity Investments

During the month ended March 31, 2021, the Fund repurchased in the open market and retired 141,183 of its common shares under the stock repurchase plan for a total amount of $3,294,897.

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, which is advised by Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC (“LMPFA”) and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC (“ClearBridge”). LMPFA and ClearBridge are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Franklin Resources, Inc.

This financial data is unaudited.

The Fund files its semi-annual and annual reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), as well as its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These reports are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. To obtain information on Form N-PORT or a semi-annual or annual report from the Fund, shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102.

For more information about the Fund, please call 1-888-777-0102 or consult the Fund’s website at www.lmcef.com. Hard copies of the Fund’s complete audited financial statements are available free of charge upon request.

Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund.

Category: Financials

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc.

Source: Legg Mason Closed End Funds

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FAQ

What are the net assets of ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (CEM) as of March 31, 2021?

The net assets of ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. were $370.5 million as of March 31, 2021.

What is the net asset value per share for CEM reported on March 31, 2021?

The net asset value per share for CEM was $27.02 as of March 31, 2021.

What was the asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness for CEM?

The asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness was 481%.

How much did CEM repurchase of its common shares in March 2021?

CEM repurchased 141,183 common shares for a total of $3,294,897 in March 2021.

What are the total assets of ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund as of March 31, 2021?

The total assets of the fund were $532.6 million as of March 31, 2021.