ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of November 30, 2022

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ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund (NYSE: CTR) reported its unaudited financials as of November 30, 2022. The Fund’s net assets totaled $263.6 million with a net asset value per share of $37.65. The asset coverage ratios were robust, standing at 442% for senior indebtedness and 358% for total leverage. The Fund's total assets amounted to $367.6 million, while total liabilities were $1.7 million. The report also highlights key investments in major energy companies.

Positive

• Net assets of $263.6 million indicate strong financial positioning.
• Asset coverage ratio of 442% for senior indebtedness suggests safety in leveraging.
• Total assets of $367.6 million compared to liabilities of only $1.7 million demonstrates financial strength.

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• None.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: CTR) announced today the unaudited statement of assets and liabilities, the net asset value and asset coverage ratio of the Fund as of November 30, 2022.

As of November 30, 2022, the Fund’s net assets were $263.6 million, and its net asset value per share was $37.65. The Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) with respect to senior indebtedness was 442% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 358%.

	As of November 30, 2022
	Amount (millions)			Per Share
Investments	$	358.7		$	51.23
Cash and Cash Equivalents		8.2			1.17
Other Assets		0.7			0.10
Total Assets	$	367.6		$	52.50
Senior Notes*	$	25.8		$	3.68
Loans Outstanding*		57.0			8.14
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares*		19.5			2.79
Total Leverage	$	102.3		$	14.61
Other Liabilities	$	1.7		$	0.24
Total Liabilities	$	1.7		$	0.24
Net Assets	$	263.6		$	37.65
Outstanding Shares		7,001,744
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 442%.
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 358%.
Top Ten Equity Holdings (as of November 30, 2022)**
	Market Value
Name	(millions)			% of Investments			***
Energy Transfer LP	$	26.7			7.4	%
MPLX LP	$	25.5			7.1	%
Targa Resources Corp.	$	24.3			6.8	%
Western Midstream Partners LP	$	23.8			6.6	%
Enterprise Products Partners LP	$	20.6			5.7	%
Williams Cos. Inc.	$	19.6			5.5	%
Magellan Midstream Partners LP	$	19.2			5.4	%
DCP Midstream LP	$	16.3			4.5	%
Kinder Morgan Inc.	$	14.4			4.0	%
ONEOK Inc.	$	14.3			4.0	%
	$	204.7			57.0	%
** Subject to change at any time
*** Percent of Total Equity Investments

ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return 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 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 Contact: 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 Total Return Fund as of November 30, 2022?

The net assets were $263.6 million.

What is the asset coverage ratio for ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund?

The asset coverage ratio was 442% for senior indebtedness and 358% for total leverage.

What is the net asset value per share for CTR as of November 30, 2022?

The net asset value per share was $37.65.

How much are the total assets of ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund?

The total assets were $367.6 million.

What were the total liabilities for CTR?

The total liabilities were $1.7 million.