Tortoise Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of July 31, 2019 for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF
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 July 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $2.1 billion and its unaudited net asset value was $1.2 billion, or $22.89 per share.
As of July 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 363 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 277 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2019.
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Unaudited Balance Sheet
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(in Millions)
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Per Share
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Investments
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$
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2,087.8
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$
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38.93
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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0.1
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0.00
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Current Tax Asset
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8.1
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0.15
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Other Assets
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23.0
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0.43
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Total Assets
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2,119.0
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39.51
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Credit Facility Borrowings
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149.8
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2.79
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Senior Notes
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380.0
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7.09
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Preferred Stock
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165.0
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3.08
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Total Leverage
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694.8
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12.96
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Payable for Investments Purchased
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2.2
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0.04
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Other Liabilities
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6.2
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0.12
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Deferred Tax Liability
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187.8
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3.50
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Net Assets
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$
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1,228.0
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$
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22.89
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53.64 million common shares currently outstanding.
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Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of July 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $1.5 billion and its unaudited net asset value was $888.6 million, or $14.06 per share.
As of July 31, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 356 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 268 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2019.
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Unaudited balance sheet
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(in Millions)
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Per Share
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Investments
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$
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1,487.2
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$
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23.53
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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0.1
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0.00
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Current Tax Asset
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1.9
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0.03
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Other Assets
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14.5
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0.23
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Total Assets
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1,503.7
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23.79
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|
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Credit Facility Borrowings
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86.3
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1.36
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Senior Notes
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312.0
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4.94
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Preferred Stock
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132.0
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2.09
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Total Leverage
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530.3
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8.39
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Payable for Investments Purchased
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1.1
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0.01
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Other Liabilities
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5.0
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0.08
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Deferred Tax Liability
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78.7
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1.25
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Net Assets
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$
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888.6
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$
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14.06
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63.21 million common shares currently outstanding.
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Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of July 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $220.1 million and its unaudited net asset value was $156.1 million, or $15.58 per share.
As of July 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 472 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 351 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2019.
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Unaudited balance sheet
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(in Millions)
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Per Share
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Investments
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$
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217.9
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$
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21.75
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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|
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0.2
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|
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0.02
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Other Assets
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|
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2.0
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|
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0.20
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Total Assets
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220.1
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|
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21.97
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|
|
|
|
|
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Credit Facility Borrowings
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12.2
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|
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1.22
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Senior Notes
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34.0
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3.39
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Preferred Stock
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16.0
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1.60
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Total Leverage
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62.2
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6.21
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Payable for Investments Purchased
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0.7
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|
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0.07
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Other Liabilities
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1.1
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|
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0.11
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Net Assets
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$
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156.1
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$
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15.58
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10.02 million common shares currently outstanding.
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Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of July 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $117.1 million and its unaudited net asset value was $80.6 million, or $5.46 per share.
As of July 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 334 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2019.
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Unaudited balance sheet
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(in Millions)
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Per Share
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Investments
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$
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116.7
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$
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7.90
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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0.3
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0.02
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Other Assets
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0.1
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|
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0.01
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Total Assets
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117.1
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7.93
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Credit Facility Borrowings
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34.4
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2.33
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|
|
|
|
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Other Liabilities
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2.1
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0.14
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Net Assets
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$
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80.6
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$
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5.46
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14.77 million common shares currently outstanding.
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Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of July 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $194.7 million and its unaudited net asset value was $138.8 million, or $19.96 per share.
As of July 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). The company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 352 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2019.
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Unaudited balance sheet
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(in Millions)
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Per Share
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Investments
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$
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191.7
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$
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27.58
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
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|
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0.4
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|
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0.06
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Other Assets
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|
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2.6
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|
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0.37
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Total Assets
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|
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194.7
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|
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28.01
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|
|
|
|
|
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Credit Facility Borrowings
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|
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55.1
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7.93
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|
|
|
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Payable for Investments Purchased
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|
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0.3
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|
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0.05
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Other Liabilities
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|
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0.5
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|
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0.07
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Net Assets
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$
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138.8
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$
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19.96
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6.95 million common shares currently outstanding.
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Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) today announced that as of July 31, 2019, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $284.5 million and its unaudited net asset value was $252.1 million, or $18.69 per share.
As of July 31, 2019, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company’s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company’s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2019.
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Unaudited balance sheet
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(in Millions)
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Per Share
|
|
Investments
|
|
$
|
280.0
|
|
$
|
20.75
|
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
|
|
|
1.1
|
|
|
0.08
|
|
Other Assets
|
|
|
3.4
|
|
|
0.26
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
|
284.5
|
|
|
21.09
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Credit Facility Borrowings
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|
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31.5
|
|
|
2.33
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Other Liabilities
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|
|
0.9
|
|
|
0.07
|
|
Net Assets
|
|
$
|
252.1
|
|
$
|
18.69
|
|
|
|
|
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13.49 million common shares currently outstanding.
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About Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (NYSE: TYG) owns a portfolio of master limited partnership investments in the energy infrastructure sector. Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.’s objective is to provide its stockholders a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions.
About Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) owns a portfolio of midstream energy entities that own and operate a network of pipeline and energy-related logistical infrastructure assets with an emphasis on those that transport, gather, process and store natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc.’s objective is to provide its stockholders a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions.
About Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to obtain a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. TTP invests primarily in equity securities of pipeline companies that transport natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil and refined products and, to a lesser extent, in other energy infrastructure companies.
About Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to obtain a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. NDP invests primarily in North American energy companies that engage in the exploration and production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
About Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) invests in a portfolio of fixed income and equity securities issued by power and energy infrastructure companies. TPZ’s objective is to provide stockholders a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.
About Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund
Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. TEAF provides investors access to a combination of public and direct investments in essential assets that are making an impact on clients and communities.
About Tortoise
Tortoise invests in essential assets – those assets and services that are indispensable to the economy and society. 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 tortoiseadvisors.com
Tortoise Capital Advisors, LLC 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. Tortoise Credit Strategies, LLC and Tortoise Advisors UK Limited are subadvisors to Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund.
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Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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