Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Announces its Net Asset Value and Asset Coverage Ratios at September 30, 2020

Rhea-AI Summary

As of September 30, 2020, Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure reported net assets of $269 million and a net asset value per share of $5.69. The Fund's asset coverage ratios stand at 465% for senior securities and 316% for total leverage. Total long-term investments are valued at $374 million, primarily consisting of 96% equity and 4% debt. The largest holdings include The Williams Companies, Brookfield Renewable Partners, and NextEra Energy Partners. The Fund aims for high total returns, focusing on Energy and Infrastructure sectors.

Positive

• Net assets increased to $269 million.
• High asset coverage ratio at 465% for senior securities and 316% for total leverage.
• Long-term investments valued at $374 million.
• 96% of long-term investments are in equity, indicating a strong investment strategy.

Negative

• None.

HOUSTON, Oct. 01, 2020 (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 September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2020, the Fund’s net assets were $269 million and its net asset value per share was $5.69. As of September 30, 2020, the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 465% and the Fund’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 316%.

Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
September 30, 2020
(Unaudited)
		(in millions)
Investments		$	374.4
Cash and cash equivalents			14.5
Receivable for securities sold			5.7
Accrued income			1.1
Other assets			0.4
Total assets			396.1
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			2.1
Other liabilities			1.3
Total liabilities			3.4
Net assets		$	268.6

The Fund had 47,197,462 common shares outstanding as of September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2020, equity and debt investments were 96% and 4%, respectively, of the Fund’s long-term investments of $374 million. Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Company (49%), Renewable Infrastructure/Utility Company (44%), Other Energy Company (2%), Other (1%) and Debt (4%).

The Fund’s ten largest holdings by issuer at September 30, 2020 were:   

			Amount (in millions)			Percent of Long-Term Investments1
1.	The Williams Companies, Inc. (Midstream Company)		$26.5			7.1	%
2.	Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility Company)			18.0		4.8	%
3.	NextEra Energy Partners, LP (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility Company)			15.4		4.1	%
4.	Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility Company)			14.9		4.0	%
5.	Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Company)			14.4		3.8	%
6.	Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility Company)			13.5		3.6	%
7.	TC Energy Corporation (Midstream Company)			13.2		3.5	%
8.	Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Company)			12.7		3.4	%
9.	Kinder Morgan, Inc. (Midstream Company)			11.5		3.1	%
10.	NextEra Energy, Inc. (Renewable Infrastructure/Utility Company)			10.9		2.9	%

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1} 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 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 2020 semi-annual 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:
KA Fund Advisors, LLC
Investor Relations
877-657-3863
cef@kaynecapital.com
www.kaynefunds.com 

FAQ

What is the net asset value per share of KMF as of September 30, 2020?

The net asset value per share of KMF is $5.69 as of September 30, 2020.

What are the asset coverage ratios for KMF?

As of September 30, 2020, KMF's asset coverage ratio for senior securities is 465% and for total leverage is 316%.

What are the total assets reported by KMF?

KMF reported total assets of $396.1 million as of September 30, 2020.

What percentage of KMF's investments are in equity?

As of September 30, 2020, 96% of KMF's long-term investments are in equity.

Who are the largest holdings of KMF?

The largest holdings of KMF include The Williams Companies, Brookfield Renewable Partners, and NextEra Energy Partners.