ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of April 30, 2024

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ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) disclosed unaudited balance sheet data as of April 30, 2024, showing net assets of $649.6 million, net asset value per share at $48.87, with asset coverage ratios of 1,673% for senior indebtedness and 735% for total leverage under the 1940 Act. The fund's top ten equity holdings include Energy Transfer LP, ONEOK Inc., and Targa Resources Corp. among others.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 April 30, 2024.

As of April 30, 2024, the Fund’s net assets were $649.6 million, and its net asset value per share was $48.87. The Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) with respect to senior indebtedness was 1,673% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 735%.

	As of April 30, 2024
	Amount (millions)			Per Share
Investments	$	697.2		$	52.45
Cash and Cash Equivalents		53.5			4.02
Other Assets		20.1			1.51
Total Assets	$	770.8		$	57.98
Senior Notes*	$	45.0		$	3.38
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares*		57.4			4.32
Total Leverage	$	102.4		$	7.70
Income Tax Payable	$	8.8		$	0.66
Deferred Tax Liability		4.0			0.30
Other Liabilities		6.0			0.45
Total Liabilities	$	18.8		$	1.41
Net Assets	$	649.6		$	48.87
Outstanding Shares		13,294,195
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 1,673%.
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 735%.
Top Ten Equity Holdings (as of April 30, 2024)**
	Market Value
Name	(millions)			% of Investments			***
Energy Transfer LP	$	113.3			16.2	%
ONEOK Inc.	$	91.3			13.1	%
Targa Resources Corp.	$	66.5			9.5	%
Plains GP Holdings LP	$	49.1			7.0	%
Williams Cos. Inc.	$	48.7			7.0	%
MPLX LP	$	43.3			6.2	%
Western Midstream Partners LP	$	39.5			5.7	%
Enterprise Products Partners LP	$	34.8			5.0	%
Enbridge Inc.	$	33.9			4.9	%
Plains All American Pipeline LP	$	33.1			4.8	%
	$	553.5			79.4	%
** Subject to change at any time
*** Percent of Total Equity Investments

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

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.franklintempleton.com/investments/options/closed-end-funds. 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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Investor: Fund Investor Services 1-888-777-0102

Source: Franklin Resources, Inc. and Legg Mason Closed End Funds

FAQ

What are the net assets of ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. as of April 30, 2024?

The net assets of ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. were $649.6 million as of April 30, 2024.

What is the asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness under the 1940 Act?

The asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness was 1,673% under the 1940 Act.

Who advises ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc.?

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. is advised by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, , and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments,

How can shareholders obtain information on Form N-PORT or annual reports from the Fund?

Shareholders can call 1-888-777-0102 to obtain information on Form N-PORT or annual reports from the Fund.