HOUSTON, June 02, 2023 (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 May 31, 2023.
As of May 31, 2023, the Fund's net assets were $388.9 million and its net asset value per share was $8.24. As of May 31, 2023, the Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 637% and the Fund's asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to total leverage (debt and preferred stock) was 420%.
| Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc. | ||||
| Statement of Assets and Liabilities | ||||
| May 31, 2023 | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| (in millions) | ||||
| Investments | $ | 495.8 | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 13.7 | |||
| Accrued income | 1.3 | |||
| Other assets | 1.0 | |||
| Total assets | 511.8 | |||
| Notes | 80.1 | |||
| Unamortized notes issuance costs | (0.4 | ) | ||
| Preferred stock | 41.5 | |||
| Unamortized preferred stock issuance costs | (0.5 | ) | ||
| Total leverage | 120.7 | |||
| Other liabilities | 2.2 | |||
| Net assets | $ | 388.9 | ||
The Fund had 47,197,462 common shares outstanding as of May 31, 2023.
Long-term investments were comprised of Midstream Company (46%), Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company (24%), Renewable Infrastructure Company (17%) and Utility Company (13%).
The Fund's ten largest holdings by issuer at May 31, 2023 were:
| Amount (in millions)* | Percent of Long-Term Investments | |||||
| 1 | Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (Midstream Company) | $49.2 | 9.9 | % | ||
| 2. | The Williams Companies, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company) | 41.6 | 8.4 | % | ||
| 3. | Energy Transfer LP (Midstream Company) | 34.4 | 6.9 | % | ||
| 4. | Targa Resources Corp. (Midstream Company) | 32.4 | 6.5 | % | ||
| 5. | Cheniere Energy, Inc. (Natural Gas & LNG Infrastructure Company) | 32.2 | 6.5 | % | ||
| 6. | Plains GP Holdings, L.P. ** (Midstream Company) | 31.0 | 6.3 | % | ||
| 7. | MPLX LP (Midstream Company) | 22.4 | 4.5 | % | ||
| 8. | NextEra Energy Partners, LP (Renewable Infrastructure Company) | 21.4 | 4.3 | % | ||
| 9. | Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P. (Renewable Infrastructure Company) | 20.3 | 4.1 | % | ||
| 10. | Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc (Renewable Infrastructure Company) | 19.6 | 4.0 | % | ||
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| * | Includes ownership of common and preferred units. |
| ** | Includes ownership of Plains GP Holdings, L.P. ("PAGP") and Plains AAP, L.P. ("PAGP-AAP"). |
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 are defined 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 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.
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