Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at July 31, 2022

Rhea-AI Summary

As of July 31, 2022, Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure reported net assets of $480.3 million, with a net asset value per share of $10.18. The Fund's asset coverage ratio for senior securities was 498%, while the total leverage coverage ratio stood at 378%. The portfolio comprised 99% equity and 1% debt investments, focused mainly on Midstream (37%), Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure (23%), and Renewable Infrastructure (19%). Key holdings included Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Targa Resources Corp., reflecting a strategy aligned with the energy transition.

Positive

• Net assets increased to $480.3 million.
• Asset coverage ratio for senior securities at 498% indicates strong financial health.
• Focus on NextGen energy companies aligns with market trends towards sustainability.

Negative

• Reliance on a limited number of sectors may lead to vulnerability.
• Only 1% of investments in debt may limit risk management strategies.

HOUSTON, Aug. 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, 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, 2022.

As of July 31, 2022, the Fund’s net assets were $480.3 million and its net asset value per share was $10.18. As of July 31, 2022, the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 498% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 378%.

Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
July 31, 2022
(Unaudited)
		(in millions)
Investments		$	648.0
Cash and cash equivalents			0.9
Receivable for securities sold			2.1
Accrued income			1.9
Other assets			2.3
Total assets			655.2
Credit facility			49.0
Bank facility			2.0
Notes			80.1
Unamortized notes issuance costs			(0.1	)
Preferred stock			41.5
Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs			(0.6	)
Total leverage			171.9
Payable for securities purchased			0.4
Other liabilities			2.6
Total liabilities			3.0
Net assets		$	480.3

The Fund had 47,197,462 common shares outstanding as of July 31, 2022.

As of July 31, 2022, equity and debt investments were 99% and 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments. Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Company (37%), Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company (23%), Renewable Infrastructure Company (19%), Utility Company (16%), Other Energy (4%) and Debt (1%).

The Fund’s ten largest holdings by issuer at July 31, 2022 were:      

			Amount (in millions)*			Percent of Long-Term Investments
1.	Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Company)		$43.4			6.7	%
2.	Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Company)			42.4		6.5	%
3.	Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			38.7		6.0	%
4.	The Williams Companies, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			36.7		5.7	%
5.	Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Company)			30.0		4.6	%
6.	MPLX LP (Midstream Company)			29.0		4.5	%
7.	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. ** (Renewable Infrastructure Company)			24.7		3.8	%
8.	TC Energy Corporation (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			24.2		3.7	%
9.	DT Midstream, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			22.1		3.4	%
10.	Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			20.8		3.2	%

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*	Includes ownership of equity and debt investments.
**	Includes ownership of Brookfield Renewable Partners, L.P (“BEP”) and Brookfield Renewable Corporation (“BEPC”).

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 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 we define 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 net asset value per share for KMF as of July 31, 2022?

The net asset value per share for KMF as of July 31, 2022, is $10.18.

What were Kayne Anderson's asset coverage ratios as of July 31, 2022?

The asset coverage ratio for senior securities was 498%, and for total leverage, it was 378%.

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

As of July 31, 2022, equity investments comprised 99% of KMF's long-term investments.

What are the major sectors of KMF's long-term investments?

KMF's long-term investments are allocated as follows: Midstream (37%), Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure (23%), Renewable Infrastructure (19%), and Utility Company (16%).

Who are the top holdings in KMF's portfolio?

Top holdings include Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and Targa Resources Corp.