ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of November 30, 2023

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ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) announced unaudited financial data as of November 30, 2023. The Fund's net assets were $589.4 million, with a net asset value per share of $44.33. The asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 424%, and with respect to total leverage was 329%. The top ten equity holdings accounted for 73.3% of total equity investments.

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 November 30, 2023.

As of November 30, 2023, the Fund’s net assets were $589.4 million, and its net asset value per share was $44.33. The Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) with respect to senior indebtedness was 424% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 329%.

	As of November 30, 2023
	Amount (millions)			Per Share
Investments	$	832.3		$	62.60
Cash and Cash Equivalents		19.8			1.49
Other Assets		1.7			0.12
Total Assets	$	853.8		$	64.21
Senior Notes*	$	45.0		$	3.38
Loans Outstanding*		154.5			11.62
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares*		57.4			4.32
Total Leverage	$	256.9		$	19.32
Other Liabilities	$	7.5		$	0.56
Total Liabilities	$	7.5		$	0.56
Net Assets	$	589.4		$	44.33
Outstanding Shares		13,294,195
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 424%.
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 329%.
Top Ten Equity Holdings (as of November 30, 2023)**
	Market Value
Name	(millions)			% of Investments			***
Energy Transfer LP	$	104.9			12.6	%
ONEOK Inc.	$	79.5			9.5	%
MPLX LP	$	70.0			8.4	%
Enterprise Products Partners LP	$	66.4			8.0	%
Western Midstream Partners LP	$	63.4			7.6	%
Targa Resources Corp.	$	52.7			6.3	%
Williams Cos. Inc.	$	46.7			5.6	%
Plains All American Pipeline LP	$	45.3			5.4	%
Plains GP Holdings LP	$	43.6			5.2	%
Antero Midstream Corp.	$	38.8			4.7	%
	$	611.3			73.3	%
** 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 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 is the net asset value per share for ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) as of November 30, 2023?

The net asset value per share was $44.33.

What is the asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness for ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) as of November 30, 2023?

The asset coverage ratio was 424%.

What are the top ten equity holdings for ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM) as of November 30, 2023?

The top ten equity holdings accounted for 73.3% of total equity investments.

Who advises and subadvises ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM)?

The fund is advised by Franklin Templeton Fund Adviser, LLC and subadvised by ClearBridge Investments, LLC.

Where can shareholders obtain reports and information from ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund Inc. (NYSE: CEM)?

Shareholders can obtain reports and information from the Fund by calling 1-888-777-0102 or visiting the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.