Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (TPZ) Declares Monthly Distribution and Update on Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund’s (TEAF) Direct Investments and Portfolio Allocation
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: TPZ) has declared a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share, payable on October 30, 2020, for shareholders recorded by October 23, 2020. It also highlighted its investment strategy, indicating that a portion of the distribution may represent a return of capital. These distributions do not directly reflect TPZ's investment performance. Tortoise will report distribution sources at payment time, and shareholders can expect tax-related documentation later.
- Declared a monthly distribution of $0.05 per share.
- Distribution supports the fund's ongoing investment strategy.
- A portion of the distribution may be a return of capital, which might concern investors about overall income sustainability.
LEAWOOD, KS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today declared the October monthly distribution of
Additionally, Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) provides an update on the fund’s direct investments, portfolio asset allocation, structure types and impact statistics as of September 30, 2020 on the company website here. Updates will continue to be posted on a monthly basis until the fund reaches its target of
In addition, on a monthly basis, details on each private deal that has taken place over the prior month will be published here. The list includes all deals completed since the fund’s inception through September 30, 2020.
You should not draw any conclusions about TPZ’s investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of TPZ’s distribution policy.
TPZ estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of the distribution may be return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in TPZ is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect TPZ’s investment performance and should not be confused with “yield” or “income.”
TPZ will report the sources for its distributions at the time of the payment in the applicable Section 19(a) Notice. The amounts and sources of distributions TPZ reports are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon TPZ’s investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. TPZ will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is the adviser to Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. and Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund. Ecofin Advisors Limited is a sub-adviser to Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund.
For additional information on these funds, please visit cef.tortoiseecofin.com.
About Tortoise
Tortoise focuses on energy infrastructure and the transition to cleaner energy. Tortoise’s solid track record of energy value chain investment experience and research dates back more than 20 years. As one of the earliest investors in midstream energy, Tortoise is well-positioned to be at the forefront of the global energy evolution that is underway. With a steady wins approach and a long-term perspective, Tortoise strives to make a positive impact on clients and communities. To learn more, please visit www.TortoiseEcofin.com.
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