Tortoise Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of November 30, 2020 for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF

Rhea-AI Summary

Tortoise announced updates for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ, and TEAF as of November 30, 2020. TYG's total assets were approximately $456.0 million, with a net asset value of $306.3 million or $24.94 per share. The asset coverage ratio for senior securities was 435% and for preferred shares 330%. TYG has repurchased $18.1 million of shares. Other funds also reported similar updates with varying asset totals and coverage ratios. NTG, for example, had $226.7 million in assets and a 394% asset coverage ratio.

Positive

• TYG's asset coverage ratio at 435% indicates a strong buffer against debt obligations.
• Net asset value of TYG reported at $24.94 per share, reflecting solid asset backing.
• Share repurchase program shows commitment to shareholder value, with $18.1 million invested in buybacks.

Negative

• Total assets for TYG are significantly lower compared to peak levels, indicating potential financial challenges.

LEAWOOD, KS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tortoise today announced the following unaudited balance sheet information and asset coverage ratio updates for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF.

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) today announced that as of November 30, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $456.0 million and its unaudited net asset value was $306.3 million, or $24.94 per share.

As of November 30, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 435 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 330 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited preliminary balance sheet at November 30, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$402.1		$32.75
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.1		0.01
Income Tax Receivable	52.1		4.24
Other Assets	1.7		0.13
Total Assets	456.0		37.13
Short-Term Borrowings	13.2		1.07
Senior Notes	87.9		7.16
Preferred Stock	32.3		2.63
Total Leverage	133.4		10.86
Other Liabilities	2.9		0.24
Current Tax Liability	13.4		1.09
Net Assets	$ 306.3		$ 24.94

12.28 million common shares currently outstanding.

TYG has completed approximately $18.1 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $25.0 million through December 31, 2020. Under the program, TYG has repurchased 1,084,400 shares of its common stock at an average price of $16.687 and an average discount to NAV of 24.8%.

Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of November 30, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $226.7 million and its unaudited net asset value was $149.8 million, or $25.56 per share.

As of November 30, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 394 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 320 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited preliminary balance sheet at November 30, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$225.6		$ 38.48
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.1		0.02
Other Assets	1.0		0.18
Total Assets	226.7		38.68
Short-Term Borrowings	40.0		6.83
Senior Notes	15.3		2.61
Preferred Stock	12.7		2.17
Total Leverage	68.0		11.61
Other Liabilities	1.0		0.16
Current Tax Liability	7.9		1.35
Net Assets	$ 149.8		$ 25.56

5.86 million common shares currently outstanding.

NTG has completed approximately $8.0 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $12.5 million through December 31, 2020. Under the program, NTG has repurchased 475,322 shares of its common stock at an average price of $16.921 and an average discount to NAV of 25.5%.

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of November 30, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $69.3 million and its unaudited net asset value was $48.2 million, or $19.96 per share.

As of November 30, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 476 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 334 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited preliminary balance sheet at November 30, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$67.4		$ 27.92
Cash and Cash Equivalents	1.6		0.65
Other Assets	0.3		0.15
Total Assets	69.3		28.72
Senior Notes	14.5		5.99
Preferred Stock	6.1		2.53
Total Leverage	20.6		8.52
Other Liabilities	0.5		0.24
Net Assets	$48.2		$ 19.96

2.41 million common shares currently outstanding.

TTP has completed approximately $1.4 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $5.0 million through December 31, 2020. Under the program, TTP has repurchased 94,976 shares of its common stock at an average price of $14.254 and an average discount to NAV of 25.0%.

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of November 30, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $35.5 million and its unaudited net asset value was $30.3 million, or $16.41 per share.

As of November 30, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 706 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited preliminary balance sheet at November 30, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$ 35.2		$ 19.09
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.1		0.04
Other Assets	0.2		0.09
Total Assets	35.5		19.22
Credit Facility Borrowings	5.0		2.71
Other Liabilities	0.2		0.10
Net Assets	$ 30.3		$ 16.41

1.85 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of November 30, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $116.2 million and its unaudited net asset value was $89.6 million, or $13.01 per share.

As of November 30, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 442 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited preliminary balance sheet at November 30, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$ 114.8		$ 16.67
Other Assets	1.4		0.21
Total Assets	116.2		16.88
Credit Facility Borrowings	26.2		3.80
Other Liabilities	0.4		0.07
Net Assets	$ 89.6		$ 13.01

6.89 million common shares currently outstanding.

TPZ has completed approximately $0.8 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $5.0 million through August 31, 2021. Under the program, TPZ has repurchased 78,206 shares of its common stock at an average price of $9.615 and an average discount to NAV of 24.8%

Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) today announced that as of November 30, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $246.7 million and its unaudited net asset value was $214.6 million, or $15.91 per share.

As of November 30, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 790 percent. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited preliminary balance sheet at November 30, 2020.

Unaudited preliminary balance sheet

	(in Millions)		Per Share
Investments	$242.9		$18.00
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.6		0.04
Other Assets	3.2		0.24
Total Assets	246.7		18.28
Credit Facility Borrowings	31.1		2.30
Other Liabilities	1.0		0.07
Net Assets	$214.6		$15.91

13.49 million common shares outstanding.

The top 10 holdings for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF as of the most recent month-end can be found on each fund’s portfolio web page at https://cef.tortoiseecofin.com.

About Tortoise

Tortoise focuses on energy & power 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 believes it 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. For additional information, please visit www.TortoiseEcofin.com.

Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is the Adviser to Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp., Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc., Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc., Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc., 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.

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