Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure Enters Into $20 Million Unsecured Credit Facility

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Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure announced a $20 million unsecured revolving credit facility with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation. This three-year facility, maturing on August 6, 2024, has an interest rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35%, with a commitment fee of 0.20% on unused amounts. As of the announcement date, no borrowings were made under this facility. The Fund's strategy focuses on investing in Energy and Infrastructure Companies, particularly 'NextGen' firms involved in the Energy Transition.

Positive

• Secured a $20 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
• Interest rate tied to 1-month LIBOR, potentially advantageous if rates remain low.
• No immediate borrowings under the facility, indicating financial prudence.

Negative

• 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35% interest rate could increase if LIBOR rises.
• The commitment fee of 0.20% on unused amounts adds to overall costs.

HOUSTON, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc. (the “Fund”) (NYSE: KMF) announced that it entered into a $20 million unsecured revolving credit facility (“Bank Facility”) with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC). The three-year Bank Facility matures on August 6, 2024, and borrowings under the Bank Facility will bear interest at a rate of 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35%. The Fund will pay a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on any unused amounts of the Bank Facility. As of August 6, 2021, the Fund did not have any borrowings under the Bank Facility.

A copy of the credit agreement is available on the Fund’s website at kaynefunds.com/kmf/#resources.

Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: KMF) 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. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Companies and Infrastructure Companies. The Fund anticipates that the majority of its investments will consist of investments in ”NextGen” companies, which it defines as Energy Companies and Infrastructure Companies that are meaningfully participating in, or benefitting from, the Energy Transition. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Fund's most recent quarterly report for a description of these investment categories and 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. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or take into account the specific objectives or circumstances of any investor. Please consult with your investment, tax or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances prior to investing.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Fund’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or from our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Fund’s investment objectives will be attained.

Contact: Investor Relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kaynecapital.com

FAQ

What is the amount of the credit facility announced by KMF?

Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy announced a $20 million unsecured revolving credit facility.

Who is providing the credit facility to KMF?

The credit facility is provided by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation.

When does the KMF credit facility mature?

The credit facility matures on August 6, 2024.

What is the interest rate on KMF's new credit facility?

The interest rate is 1-month LIBOR plus 1.35%.

Did KMF have any borrowings at the time of the announcement?

No, as of the announcement date, KMF had not made any borrowings under the facility.