The closed-end funds managed by Tortoise Capital Advisors declared the
following distributions today:
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Distribution Amount
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Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.
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TYG
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$0.6450
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0.8%
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11.2%
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Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc.
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NTG
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$0.4225
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0.3%
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Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc.
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TTP
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$0.4500
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10.4%
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Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.
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NDP
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$0.4375
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The TYG, NTG, TTP and NDP distributions are payable on May 29, 2015 to
stockholders of record on May 22, 2015. The ex-dividend date is May 20,
2015.
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Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
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TPZ
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$ 0.1375
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10.0%
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The TPZ monthly distributions are payable on June 30, 2015, July 31,
2015 and Aug. 31, 2015 to stockholders of record on the respective dates
of June 23, 2015, July 24, 2015 and Aug. 24, 2015. The respective
ex-dividend dates are June 19, 2015, July 22, 2015 and Aug. 20, 2015.
For book purposes, the source of distributions for TYG and NTG is
estimated to be 100 percent return of capital, and the source of
distributions for NDP is estimated to be approximately 75 to 85 percent
ordinary income, with the remainder as return of capital. For tax
purposes, the characterization will not be made until determination of
earnings and profits after year end.
A portion of TTP’s and TPZ’s distributions may include realized capital
gains. By distributing realized gains throughout the year the long-term
capital gain distributions necessary at year end may be reduced. The
distribution rate is independent of the Funds’ performance during any
particular period but is expected to correlate with the Funds’
performance over time. You should not draw any conclusions about TTP’s
or TPZ’s investment performance from the amount of these distributions
or from the terms of TTP’s or TPZ’s distribution policy.
TTP and TPZ estimate that they have distributed more than their 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 TTP and TPZ is paid
back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily
reflect TTP’s and TPZ’s investment performance and should not be
confused with “yield” or “income.”
TTP and TPZ will report the sources for their distributions at the time
of payment in the applicable Section 19(a) Notice. The amounts and
sources of distributions TTP and TPZ report 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 TTP’s
and TPZ’s investment experience during the remainder of their fiscal
years and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. TTP and
TPZ will each send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will
tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax
purposes.
Annual Stockholders’ Meeting
NDP, NTG, TPZ, TTP and TYG will host a combined annual stockholders’
meeting on May 18, 2015 at 10 a.m. CDT at 11550 Ash Street, Suite 300,
Leawood, Kan. It will be a business meeting focused specifically on
voting matters. Those unable to attend the meeting can join via
conference call by dialing (877) 407-9210. A replay of the call will be
available by dialing 877-660-6853 (Conference ID # 13602447) until Aug.
18, 2015.
About Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is an investment manager specializing
in listed energy investments. As of April 30, 2015, the adviser had
approximately $18.5 billion of assets under management in NYSE-listed
closed-end investment companies, open-end funds and other accounts. For
more information, visit www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains certain statements that may include
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included
herein are "forward-looking statements." Although the funds and Tortoise
Capital Advisors believe that the expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are reasonable, they do involve assumptions,
risks and uncertainties, and these expectations may prove to be
incorrect. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated
in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors,
including those discussed in the funds’ reports that are filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance
on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of
this press release. Other than as required by law, the funds and
Tortoise Capital Advisors do not assume a duty to update this
forward-looking statement.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a
solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in
any state or jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation or sale
would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the laws
of such state or jurisdiction.
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