Welcome to our dedicated page for ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund news (Ticker: EMO), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund stock.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company focused on midstream energy entities. The Fund’s news flow frequently centers on unaudited balance sheet information, net asset value (NAV) updates, leverage metrics and capital structure developments tied to its portfolio of midstream investments.
On this page, readers can follow EMO news items that detail its statements of assets and liabilities as of specific month-end or quarter-end dates. These updates typically include total assets, investments, cash and cash equivalents, various forms of leverage such as senior notes, loans outstanding and mandatory redeemable preferred shares, as well as deferred tax liabilities, other liabilities and net assets. The Fund also reports asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 for senior indebtedness and total leverage.
News coverage for EMO has also highlighted its transferable rights offering, including announcements of authorization, preliminary results and final results. These items describe the terms of the offering, the ratio of rights to new shares, the method of determining the subscription price, the number of shares of common stock issued and the gross proceeds expected from the offer. Such announcements provide context on how EMO raises additional capital to pursue its investment objective of total return with an emphasis on cash distributions.
Investors and observers can use this news feed to monitor EMO’s reported top ten equity holdings, which have included a range of midstream energy companies, and to see how the Fund’s portfolio composition and leverage profile are described over time. Because the Fund notes that financial data in press releases is unaudited and subject to change, this page serves as a convenient way to track EMO’s publicly released updates and fund announcements in one place.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO) released its unaudited financial statement for August 31, 2022, reporting net assets of $448.7 million and a net asset value per share of $34.74. The Fund boasts a robust asset coverage ratio of 418% for senior indebtedness and 340% for total leverage. Total assets amount to $637.4 million, while total liabilities are $1.5 million. Cash and cash equivalents stand at $1.8 million. The Fund's top ten equity holdings represent 57.5% of its total investments.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EMO) reported its unaudited financials as of July 31, 2022. The Fund's net assets were $442.0 million with a net asset value per share of $34.22. It boasts a strong asset coverage ratio of 416% for senior debt and 331% for total leverage. Total assets stood at $635.1 million, with total liabilities at just $2.0 million. Investments totaled $605.3 million, reflecting strong management under Legg Mason Partners and ClearBridge Investments.
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor announced August 2022 distributions for closed-end funds including CEM, EMO, and CTR. Key dates are the record date of August 24, 2022, ex-dividend date of August 23, 2022, and payable date of August 31, 2022. The distributions are $0.6100 for CEM, $0.5100 for EMO, and $0.5300 for CTR, each reflecting a $0.0100 increase from previous distributions. According to Portfolio Manager Chris Eades, midstream industry fundamentals are improving, leading to accelerated free cash flow and expected higher dividend growth.
ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund (CEM), ClearBridge Energy Opportunity Fund (EMO), and ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund (CTR) have announced the amendment of their share repurchase programs. Each Fund is authorized to repurchase an additional 10% of outstanding common stock whenever shares trade below net asset value (NAV). This initiative aims to enhance shareholder value by canceling repurchased shares, thus increasing NAV for remaining shareholders. The Funds’ management will decide on repurchases without specific obligations on amount or discount levels.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EMO) released its unaudited financial report for June 30, 2022. The Fund reported net assets of $379.3 million and a net asset value per share of $29.36. Its asset coverage ratio was 375% for senior indebtedness and 298% for total leverage. The Fund holds total assets of $572 million and has outstanding shares totaling 12,917,291. In June, the Fund repurchased 1,817 shares for $55,447.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO) reported its unaudited financial status as of May 31, 2022. The Fund's net assets totaled $474.4 million, resulting in a net asset value per share of $36.70. The asset coverage ratios stood at 411% for senior indebtedness and 332% for total leverage. Over the month, the Fund repurchased and retired 63,136 common shares, totaling $1,835,226. The financial data remains unaudited and reports are accessible via the SEC's website.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund announced its unaudited financial results as of April 30, 2022. The Fund's net assets reached $446.7 million, with a net asset value per share of $34.41. The asset coverage ratio for senior indebtedness was 394%, while total leverage stood at 319%. Key investments included Enterprise Products Partners LP and MPLX LP, contributing significantly to the overall investment portfolio.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (NYSE: EMO) reported its financials as of March 31, 2022. The Fund's net assets stood at $455.5 million, with a net asset value (NAV) per share of $35.08. It boasted an impressive asset coverage ratio of 399% for senior indebtedness and 323% for total leverage. The Fund has total assets of $661.3 million, including investments worth $648.2 million. Notably, it repurchased 124,913 common shares during the month for a total of $3.25 million.
Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor announced the distribution details for its closed-end funds for May 2022. The distribution amounts are as follows: ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Fund (CEM) at $0.6000, ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund (EMO) at $0.5000, and ClearBridge MLP and Midstream Total Return Fund (CTR) at $0.5200. The record date for distributions is May 23, 2022, with an ex-dividend date of May 20, 2022, and a payable date of May 31, 2022. Portfolio Manager Chris Eades noted improving midstream industry fundamentals, indicating greater expected dividend growth.
ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund Inc. (NYSE: EMO) has released its unaudited financial report as of February 28, 2022. The fund's net assets stand at $428.1 million, with a net asset value per share of $32.66. Its asset coverage ratio with respect to senior indebtedness is notably high at 480%, while the total leverage coverage ratio is 356%. The fund's investments total $583.6 million, demonstrating a solid position in the energy midstream sector.