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Tortoise Provides Unaudited Balance Sheet Information and Asset Coverage Ratio Updates as of December 31, 2020 for TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ and TEAF

TYG, NTG, TPZ, NDP, TTP, TEAF | January 4, 2021

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 December 31, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $456.5 million and its unaudited net asset value was $311.0 million, or $26.08 per share.

As of December 31, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 490 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 359 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 balance sheet at December 31, 2020.


Unaudited balance sheet

	(in Millions)	Per Share
Investments	$401.5	$33.67
Cash and Cash Equivalents	1.9	0.16
Income Tax Receivable	52.1	4.36
Other Assets	1.0	0.08
Total Assets	456.5	38.27

Senior Notes	87.9	7.37
Preferred Stock	32.3	2.71
Total Leverage	120.2	10.08

Payable for Investments Purchased	9.7	0.81
Other Liabilities	2.2	0.18
Current Tax Liability	13.4	1.12
Net Assets	$ 311.0	$ 26.08

11.93 million common shares currently outstanding.

TYG has completed its share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $25.0 million through December 31, 2020. Under the program, TYG repurchased 1,406,336 shares of its common stock at an average price of $17.762 and an average discount to NAV of 24.1%.

Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NTG) today announced that as of December 31, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $225.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $152.0 million, or $26.93 per share.

As of December 31, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 448 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 356 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 balance sheet at December 31, 2020.


Unaudited balance sheet

	(in Millions)	Per Share
Investments	$225.0	$ 39.86
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.4	0.07
Other Assets	0.5	0.09
Total Assets	225.9	40.02

Short-Term Borrowings	31.8	5.64
Senior Notes	15.3	2.71
Preferred Stock	12.2	2.16
Total Leverage	59.3	10.51

Payable for Investments Purchased	5.5	0.97
Other Liabilities	1.2	0.21
Current Tax Liability	7.9	1.40
Net Assets	$ 152.0	$ 26.93

5.64 million common shares currently outstanding.

NTG has completed its share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $12.5 million through December 31, 2020. Under the program, NTG repurchased 677,848 shares of its common stock at an average price of $18.426 and an average discount to NAV of 24.3%.

Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TTP) today announced that as of December 31, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $70.6 million and its unaudited net asset value was $47.5 million, or $20.28 per share.

As of December 31, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 471 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 331 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 balance sheet at December 31, 2020.


Unaudited balance sheet

	(in Millions)	Per Share
Investments	$67.5	$ 28.83
Cash and Cash Equivalents	2.8	1.22
Other Assets	0.3	0.14
Total Assets	70.6	30.19

Senior Notes	14.5	6.18
Preferred Stock	6.1	2.61
Total Leverage	20.6	8.79

Payable for Investments Purchased	2.1	0.90
Other Liabilities	0.4	0.22
Net Assets	$47.5	$ 20.28

2.34 million common shares currently outstanding.

TTP has completed approximately $2.6 million of share repurchases under the publicly announced repurchase plan allowing up to $5.0 million through March 31, 2021. Under the program, TTP has repurchased 165,601 shares of its common stock at an average price of $15.711 and an average discount to NAV of 21.8%.

Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of December 31, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $36.8 million and its unaudited net asset value was $31.1 million, or $16.84 per share.

As of December 31, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 1,210 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 balance sheet at December 31, 2020.


Unaudited balance sheet

	(in Millions)	Per Share
Investments	$ 35.8	$ 19.40
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.2	0.15
Receivable for Investments Sold	0.7	0.39
Other Assets	0.1	0.02
Total Assets	36.8	19.96

Credit Facility Borrowings	2.8	1.52

Payable for Investments Purchased	2.7	1.47
Other Liabilities	0.2	0.13
Net Assets	$ 31.1	$ 16.84

1.85 million common shares currently outstanding.

Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TPZ) today announced that as of December 31, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $117.5 million and its unaudited net asset value was $91.2 million, or $13.44 per share.

As of December 31, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 480 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 balance sheet at December 31, 2020.


Unaudited balance sheet

	(in Millions)	Per Share
Investments	$ 115.3	$ 17.01
Cash and Cash Equivalents	1.0	0.14
Other Assets	1.2	0.17
Total Assets	117.5	17.32

Credit Facility Borrowings	24.0	3.54

Payable for Investments Purchased	1.7	0.25
Other Liabilities	0.6	0.09
Net Assets	$ 91.2	$ 13.44

6.78 million common shares currently outstanding.

TPZ has completed approximately $1.8 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 172,427 shares of its common stock at an average price of $10.488 and an average discount to NAV of 20.8%.

Tortoise Essential Assets Income Term Fund (NYSE: TEAF) today announced that as of December 31, 2020, the company’s unaudited total assets were approximately $249.9 million and its unaudited net asset value was $221.9 million, or $16.45 per share.

As of December 31, 2020, the company’s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 928 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 balance sheet at December 31, 2020.


Unaudited balance sheet

	(in Millions)	Per Share
Investments	$245.9	$18.23
Cash and Cash Equivalents	0.8	0.06
Other Assets	3.2	0.23
Total Assets	249.9	18.52

Credit Facility Borrowings	26.8	1.99

Other Liabilities	1.2	0.08
Net Assets	$221.9	$16.45

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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