FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OVERLAND PARK, KS – March 1, 2024 – Tortoise today announced the following balance sheet information and asset coverage ratio updates for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP and TPZ.
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) today announced that as of February 29, 2024, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $500.0 million and its unaudited net asset value was $382.8 million, or $35.56 per share.
As of February 29, 2024, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 639%, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 438%. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 29, 2024.
Unaudited balance sheet
| (in Millions) | Per Share | |
| Investments | $ 498.6 | $ 46.31 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.3 | 0.03 |
| Other Assets | 1.1 | 0.10 |
| Total Assets | 500.0 | 46.44 |
| Short-Term Borrowings | 27.3 | 2.54 |
| Senior Notes | 50.3 | 4.67 |
| Preferred Stock | 35.7 | 3.31 |
| Total Leverage | 113.3 | 10.52 |
| Other Liabilities | 1.8 | 0.16 |
| Current Tax Liability | 2.1 | 0.20 |
| Net Assets | $ 382.8 | $ 35.56 |
10.76 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of February 29, 2024, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $279.1 million and its unaudited net asset value was $220.9 million, or $43.37 per share.
As of February 29, 2024, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 655%, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 494%. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 29, 2024.
Unaudited balance sheet
| (in Millions) | Per Share | |
| Investments | $277.9 | $ 54.56 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.3 | 0.05 |
| Other Assets | 0.9 | 0.19 |
| Total Assets | 279.1 | 54.80 |
| Short-Term Borrowings | 13.1 | 2.57 |
| Senior Notes | 29.2 | 5.73 |
| Preferred Stock | 13.7 | 2.70 |
| Total Leverage | 56.0 | 11.00 |
| Other Liability | 0.9 | 0.18 |
| Current Tax Liability | 1.3 | 0.25 |
| Net Assets | $ 220.9 | $ 43.37 |
5.09 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of February 29, 2024, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $88.5 million and its unaudited net asset value was $71.8 million, or $35.71 per share.
As of February 29, 2024, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 861%, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 539%. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 29, 2024.
Unaudited balance sheet
| (in Millions) | Per Share | |
| Investments | $ 87.8 | $ 43.67 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.3 | 0.14 |
| Other Assets | 0.4 | 0.23 |
| Total Assets | 88.5 | 44.04 |
| Short-Term Borrowings | 6.3 | 3.13 |
| Senior Notes | 3.9 | 1.96 |
| Preferred Stock | 6.1 | 3.03 |
| Total Leverage | 16.3 | 8.12 |
| Other Liabilities | 0.4 | 0.21 |
| Net Assets | $ 71.8 | $ 35.71 |
2.01 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of February 29, 2024, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $69.7 million and its unaudited net asset value was $59.8 million, or $35.87 per share.
As of February 29, 2024, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 716%. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 29, 2024.
Unaudited balance sheet
| (in Millions) | Per Share | |
| Investments | $ 69.0 | $ 41.44 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.4 | 0.22 |
| Other Assets | 0.3 | 0.18 |
| Total Assets | 69.7 | 41.84 |
| Credit Facility Borrowings | 9.7 | 5.82 |
| Other Liabilities | 0.2 | 0.15 |
| Net Assets | $ 59.8 | $ 35.87 |
1.67 million common shares currently outstanding.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of February 29, 2024, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $124.8 million and its unaudited net asset value was $99.4 million, or $16.87 per share.
As of February 29, 2024, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 498%. For more information on the company’s coverage ratios, please refer to the leverage summary web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at February 29, 2024.
Unaudited balance sheet
| (in Millions) | Per Share | |
| Investments | $ 123.5 | $ 20.97 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.4 | 0.06 |
| Other Assets | 0.9 | 0.15 |
| Total Assets | 124.8 | 21.18 |
| Credit Facility Borrowings | 25.0 | 4.24 |
| Other Liabilities | 0.4 | 0.07 |
| Net Assets | $ 99.4 | $ 16.87 |
5.89 million common shares currently outstanding.
The top 10 holdings for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP and TPZ as of the most recent month-end can be found on each fund’s portfolio web page at https://cef.tortoiseadvisors.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 an early investor 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. To learn more, please visit www.TortoiseAdvisors.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. and Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
For additional information on these funds, please visit cef.tortoiseadvisors.com.
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Contact information
For more information contact Eva Lipner at (913) 981-1020 or info@tortoiseadvisors.com.