Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at July 31, 2020

Rhea-AI Summary

As of July 31, 2020, Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund (NYSE: KMF) reported net assets of $287 million and a net asset value (NAV) per share of $6.09. The Fund maintained strong asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940, with a ratio of 487% for senior securities and 331% for total leverage. The portfolio is diversified, with 94% equity and 6% debt holdings, primarily in midstream companies and renewable infrastructure. The ten largest investments represent over 50% of long-term investments, with significant stakes in major companies like The Williams Companies and Targa Resources.

Positive

• Net assets of $287 million as of July 31, 2020.
• Net asset value per share of $6.09.
• Strong asset coverage ratios: 487% for senior securities and 331% for total leverage.
• 94% of long-term investments are in equity, indicating a strong growth focus.

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• None.

HOUSTON, Aug. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: KMF) today provided a summary unaudited statement of assets and liabilities and announced its net asset value and asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) as of July 31, 2020. 

As of July 31, 2020, the Fund’s net assets were $287 million and its net asset value per share was $6.09. As of July 31, 2020, the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 487% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 331%.    

Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2020
(Unaudited)
		(in millions)
Investments		$	403.8
Cash and cash equivalents			6.0
Receivable for securities sold			1.1
Accrued income			3.1
Other assets			0.6
Total assets			414.6
Notes			84.5
Unamortized notes issuance costs			(0.2	)
Preferred stock			40.0
Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs			(0.2	)
Total leverage			124.1
Payable for securities purchased			0.5
Other liabilities			2.6
Total liabilities			3.1
Net assets		$	287.4
The Fund had 47,197,462 common shares outstanding as of July 31, 2020.

As of July 31, 2020, equity and debt investments were 94% and 6%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments of $403 million.  Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Company (37%), Midstream MLP (16%), Renewable Infrastructure Company/Utility (38%), Other Energy (2%), Other (1%) and Debt (6%).

The Fund’s ten largest holdings by issuer at July 31, 2020 were:

			Amount (in millions)		Percent of Long-Term Investments*
1.	The Williams Companies, Inc. (Midstream Company)		$25.8		6.4	%
2.	Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Company)		18.7		4.6	%
3.	Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility)		18.6		4.6	%
4.	NextEra Energy Partners, LP (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility)		16.0		4.0	%
5.	Antero Midstream Corporation (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility)		14.1		3.5	%
6.	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility)		14.0		3.5	%
7.	Pembina Pipeline Corporation (Midstream Company)		13.2		3.3	%
8.	Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (Midstream Company)		13.2		3.3	%
9.	Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Midstream Company)		13.1		3.2	%
10.	Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility)		12.9		3.2	%
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* Excludes cash.

Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice. The mention of specific securities is not a recommendation or solicitation for any person to buy, sell or hold any particular security. You can obtain a complete listing of holdings by viewing the Fund’s most recent quarterly or annual report.

Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund, Inc. is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to its stockholders by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of companies in the Midstream/Energy Sector, consisting of: (a) Midstream Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”), (b) Midstream Companies, (c) Other MLPs and (d) Other Energy Companies. The Fund anticipates that the majority of its investments will consist of investments in Midstream MLPs and Midstream Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Fund’s quarterly reports for a description of these investment categories and for the meaning of capitalized terms.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown based on market fluctuations from the end of the reported period.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the Fund’s historical experience and its present expectations or projections indicated in any forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; MLP industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in the Fund’s filings with the SEC, available at www.sec.gov. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Fund undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Fund’s investment objective will be attained.

Contact:

KA Fund Advisors, LLC
Investor Relations
877-657-3863
cef@kaynecapital.com
www.kaynefunds.com

FAQ

What is the net asset value per share for KMF as of July 31, 2020?

The net asset value per share for Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund (KMF) as of July 31, 2020, is $6.09.

What were the total net assets reported by KMF on July 31, 2020?

Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund reported total net assets of $287 million as of July 31, 2020.

What are the asset coverage ratios for KMF as of July 31, 2020?

The asset coverage ratio for KMF was 487% for senior securities and 331% for total leverage as of July 31, 2020.

What percentage of KMF's long-term investments are in equity?

As of July 31, 2020, 94% of Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund's long-term investments were in equity.

Who are KMF's largest investments?

KMF's ten largest holdings include major companies like The Williams Companies, Targa Resources, and NextEra Energy Partners.