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

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ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO) reported its unaudited financials as of March 31, 2021, revealing net assets of $304.6 million and a net asset value per share of $22.87. The Fund's asset coverage ratio was noted at 486% for senior indebtedness and 329% for total leverage. Investment total stood at $425.4 million, while cash and cash equivalents reached $7.5 million. Additionally, the Fund repurchased 180,519 shares for a total of $3,361,762 during March.

Positive

• Net assets reported at $304.6 million.
• Net asset value per share increased to $22.87.
• Strong asset coverage ratios at 486% for senior indebtedness and 329% for total leverage.
• Investments totaled $425.4 million.
• Share repurchase program executed, retiring 180,519 shares for $3,361,762.

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• None.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO) 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 $304.6 million, and its net asset value per share was $22.87. The Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) with respect to senior indebtedness was 486% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 329%.

	As of March 31, 2021
	Amount (millions)		Per Share
Investments	$ 425.4		$ 31.94
Cash and Cash Equivalents	7.5		0.56
Other Assets	6.4		0.48
Total Assets	$ 439.3		$ 32.98
Senior Notes*	$ 45.1		$ 3.39
Loans Outstanding*	45.0		3.38
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares*	43.1		3.23
Total Leverage	$ 133.2		$ 10.00
Income Tax Payable	-		-
Deferred Tax Liability	-		-
Other Liabilities	$ 1.5		$ 0.11
Total Liabilities	$ 1.5		$ 0.11
Net Assets	$ 304.6		$ 22.87
Outstanding Shares	13,316,788
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 486%.
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 329%.
Top Ten Equity Holdings (as of March 31, 2021)**
	Market Value
Name	(millions)		% of Investments	***
MPLX LP	$ 37.2		8.7%
Enterprise Products Partners LP	$ 33.0		7.8%
Targa Resources Corp.	$ 27.2		6.4%
Western Midstream Partners LP	$ 26.8		6.3%
Williams Cos. Inc.	$ 21.5		5.1%
DCP Midstream LP	$ 21.2		5.0%
Magellan Midstream Partners LP	$ 20.3		4.8%
Energy Transfer LP	$ 18.8		4.4%
Enbridge Inc.	$ 17.6		4.1%
Oneok Inc.	$ 15.7		3.7%
	$ 239.3		56.3%

During the month ended March 31, 2021, the Fund repurchased in the open market and retired 180,519 of its common shares under the stock repurchase plan for a total amount of $3,361,762.

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity 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 is the net asset value per share of EMO as of March 31, 2021?

The net asset value per share of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (EMO) is $22.87 as of March 31, 2021.

What were the total investments of EMO reported in March 2021?

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. reported total investments of $425.4 million as of March 31, 2021.

What is the asset coverage ratio for EMO as of March 31, 2021?

The asset coverage ratio for EMO was 486% with respect to senior indebtedness and 329% for total leverage as of March 31, 2021.

How many shares did EMO repurchase in March 2021?

ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. repurchased 180,519 shares in March 2021.

What is the total net assets of EMO as of March 31, 2021?

The total net assets of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. as of March 31, 2021, were $304.6 million.