ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. Announces Unaudited Balance Sheet Information as of June 30, 2022

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ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EMO) released its unaudited financial report for June 30, 2022. The Fund reported net assets of $379.3 million and a net asset value per share of $29.36. Its asset coverage ratio was 375% for senior indebtedness and 298% for total leverage. The Fund holds total assets of $572 million and has outstanding shares totaling 12,917,291. In June, the Fund repurchased 1,817 shares for $55,447.

Positive

• Net assets reported at $379.3 million.
• Net asset value per share of $29.36.
• Strong asset coverage ratio of 375% for senior indebtedness.
• Total asset coverage ratio at 298%.

Negative

• Total liabilities remain at $1.6 million.
• The Fund repurchased only a small number of shares (1,817) in the open market.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- 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 June 30, 2022.

As of June 30, 2022, the Fund’s net assets were $379.3 million, and its net asset value per share was $29.36. The Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) with respect to senior indebtedness was 375% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 298%.

	As of June 30, 2022
	Amount (millions)		Per Share
Investments	$                   553.0		$                 42.81
Cash and Cash Equivalents	12.1		0.94
Other Assets	6.9		0.53
Total Assets	$                   572.0		$                 44.28
Senior Notes*	$                     45.1		$                   3.49
Loans Outstanding*	107.0		8.28
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Shares*	39.0		3.02
Total Leverage	$                   191.1		$                 14.79
Other Liabilities	$                       1.6		$                   0.13
Total Liabilities	$                       1.6		$                   0.13
Net Assets	$                   379.3		$                 29.36
Outstanding Shares	12,917,291
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior indebtedness was 375%.
* The Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage was 298%.
Top Ten Equity Holdings (as of June 30, 2022)**
	Market Value
Name	(millions)		% of Investments	***
Western Midstream Partners LP	$                     41.3		7.5%
Enterprise Products Partners LP	$                     41.1		7.4%
Energy Transfer LP	$                     39.4		7.1%
MPLX LP	$                     37.0		6.7%
Targa Resources Corp.	$                     35.8		6.5%
Magellan Midstream Partners LP	$                     30.5		5.5%
Williams Cos. Inc.	$                     29.6		5.4%
Enbridge Inc.	$                     23.6		4.3%
DCP Midstream LP	$                     22.3		4.0%
Plains GP Holdings LP	$                     20.3		3.7%
	$                   320.9		58.1%
**    Subject to change at any time
***   Percent of Total Equity Investments

During the month ended June 30, 2022, the Fund repurchased in the open market and retired 1,817 of its common shares under the stock repurchase plan for a total amount of $55,447.

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 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 Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) as of June 30, 2022?

As of June 30, 2022, the net assets of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) were $379.3 million.

What is the net asset value per share for EMO as of June 30, 2022?

The net asset value per share for ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) as of June 30, 2022, was $29.36.

What is the asset coverage ratio of EMO for senior indebtedness?

The asset coverage ratio of ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) for senior indebtedness was 375% as of June 30, 2022.

How many shares were repurchased by EMO in June 2022?

In June 2022, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) repurchased 1,817 shares.

What is the total leverage for EMO reported in June 2022?

The total leverage for ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) was reported at 298% as of June 30, 2022.