Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at November 30, 2021

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Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure (NYSE: KMF) reported its net asset value (NAV) and asset coverage ratios as of November 30, 2021. The Fund's net assets totaled $415 million, with a NAV per share of $8.79. The asset coverage ratio was 488% for senior securities and 361% for total leverage. Long-term investments were $572 million, primarily in equity (99%), with notable allocations to midstream and renewable infrastructure companies. The Fund holds 47,197,462 common shares outstanding.

Positive

• Net assets increased to $415 million.
• Net asset value per share is $8.79.
• Strong asset coverage ratios: 488% for senior securities and 361% for total leverage.
• Long-term investments primarily in high-growth sectors: Midstream (34%) and Renewable Infrastructure (21%).

Negative

• Only 1% of long-term investments in debt, indicating limited diversification in investment types.
• Potential risks associated with high leverage in volatile energy markets.

HOUSTON, Dec. 02, 2021 (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 November 30, 2021.

As of November 30, 2021, the Fund’s net assets were $415 million and its net asset value per share was $8.79. As of November 30, 2021, the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 488% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 361%.

Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
November 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
		(in millions)
Investments		$	572.4
Cash and cash equivalents			1.1
Accrued income			1.3
Other assets			0.7
Total assets			575.5
Credit facility			33.0
Notes			84.5
Unamortized notes issuance costs			(0.2	)
Preferred stock			41.5
Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs			(0.7	)
Total leverage			158.1
Other liabilities			2.6
Net assets		$	414.8

 

The Fund had 47,197,462 common shares outstanding as of November 30, 2021.

As of November 30, 2021, equity and debt investments were 99% and 1%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments of $572 million. Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Company (34%), Renewable Infrastructure Company (21%), Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company (21%), Utility Company (20%), Other Energy (3%) and Debt (1%).

The Fund’s ten largest holdings by issuer at November 30, 2021 were:      

			Amount (in millions)			Percent of Long-Term Investments*
1.	Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Company)		$35.6			6.2	%
2.	Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Company)			32.5		5.7	%
3.	The Williams Companies, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			29.5		5.2	%
4.	Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			27.1		4.7	%
5.	MPLX LP (Midstream Company)			26.1		4.6	%
6.	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. ** (Renewable Infrastructure Company)			22.4		3.9	%
7.	Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Company)			22.2		3.9	%
8.	TC Energy Corporation (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			20.6		3.6	%
9.	Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (Renewable Infrastructure Company)			18.4		3.2	%
10.	Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company)			17.7		3.1	%

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* Excludes cash.
** 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 of Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure (KMF) as of November 30, 2021?

The net asset value (NAV) of KMF as of November 30, 2021, is $8.79 per share.

How much were the total net assets of KMF on November 30, 2021?

KMF's total net assets were reported at $415 million as of November 30, 2021.

What were the asset coverage ratios for KMF as of November 30, 2021?

As of November 30, 2021, KMF's asset coverage ratio was 488% for senior securities and 361% for total leverage.

How much does KMF have in long-term investments?

As of November 30, 2021, KMF reported long-term investments totaling $572 million.

What sectors does KMF primarily invest in?

KMF primarily invests in Midstream (34%), Renewable Infrastructure (21%), Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure (21%), Utility (20%), and Other Energy (3%).