Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Enters Into $170 Million Revolving Credit Facility

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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) announced a $170 million unsecured revolving credit facility, maturing on February 25, 2022. This replaces a previous $225 million facility that was to mature on February 8, 2021. The new facility has an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.30% based on current asset coverage ratios, with a commitment fee of 0.20% on unused amounts. As of February 8, 2021, KYN had $119 million in outstanding borrowings. The company's investment strategy focuses on achieving high after-tax returns with significant cash distributions to shareholders.

Positive

• Secured a new $170 million unsecured revolving credit facility.
• Potential reduced interest expense with LIBOR plus 1.30% as current rate.

Negative

• Replacement of a larger $225 million credit facility may indicate previous financial strain.

HOUSTON, Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) announced today that it that it has entered into a $170 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of lenders. The Credit Facility matures on February 25, 2022. The Credit Facility replaces the Company’s $225 million unsecured revolving credit facility that was scheduled to mature on February 8, 2021.

The interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility may vary between LIBOR plus 1.30% and LIBOR plus 2.15%, depending on the Company’s asset coverage ratios. Based on the Company’s current asset coverage ratios, the interest rate is one-month LIBOR plus 1.30%. The Company will pay a commitment fee of 0.20% per annum on any unused amounts of the Credit Facility. As of February 8, 2021, the Company had $119 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.

A copy of the credit agreement is available on the Company’s website at www.kaynefunds.com/kyn.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) 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 company's investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’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 Company’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 Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

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

FAQ

What is the amount of the new credit facility announced by KYN?

Kayne Anderson announced a $170 million unsecured revolving credit facility.

When does the KYN credit facility mature?

The new credit facility matures on February 25, 2022.

What interest rate will KYN pay under the new credit facility?

The interest rate for KYN's new facility varies between LIBOR plus 1.30% and LIBOR plus 2.15%.

What was the outstanding borrowing amount for KYN as of February 8, 2021?

As of February 8, 2021, KYN had $119 million of borrowings outstanding.

How does KYN's investment strategy support its financial goals?

KYN aims to provide high after-tax returns, emphasizing significant cash distributions to shareholders.