Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Tax Characterization of 2025 Distributions
Rhea-AI Summary
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) announced the tax characterization of its 2025 common stock distributions. The fund declared twelve monthly distributions of $0.08 each. For January–November 2025 distributions, 82% was characterized as qualified dividends and 18% as non-dividend distributions (ROC). The December 15, 2025 distribution was characterized as 25% qualified dividends and 75% non-dividend distributions (ROC). Additional tax details are available on the company website. The release notes the fund’s investment objective and contains standard forward-looking and tax-advice disclaimers.
Positive
- $0.08 monthly common-stock distribution for each month in 2025
- 82% of distributions Jan–Nov 2025 characterized as qualified dividends
Negative
- December 2025 distribution is 75% non-dividend distributions (ROC)
- Higher ROC share in December may change tax reporting for shareholders
News Market Reaction – KYN
On the day this news was published, KYN gained 0.16%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Peers showed mixed, modest moves: BBUC +0.14%, UTF +0.81%, GDV -0.53%, GCMG -0.43%, while DBRG was flat. No evidence of a coordinated sector move tied to this tax disclosure.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 02 | NAV/coverage update | Neutral | -2.5% | Provided unaudited balance sheet, NAV per share, and asset coverage ratios. |
| Dec 18 | Distribution increase | Positive | +1.6% | Announced higher January 2026 monthly distribution and estimated tax character. |
| Dec 02 | NAV/coverage update | Neutral | +1.8% | Reported November 30, 2025 NAV, leverage, and asset coverage levels. |
| Dec 01 | Monthly distribution | Positive | -0.8% | Declared December 2025 $0.08 per share distribution and estimated return of capital. |
| Nov 03 | NAV/coverage update | Neutral | -2.4% | Released October 31, 2025 balance sheet, NAV per share, and leverage data. |
Recent news flow has been dominated by NAV/coverage updates and distribution declarations, with mostly aligned price reactions and one divergence on a distribution announcement.
Over the last few months, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund has regularly reported balance sheet and net asset value data, including NAV updates on October 31, 2025, November 30, 2025, and December 31, 2025, alongside detailed asset coverage ratios and leverage metrics. It also announced a December 2025 distribution of $0.08 per share and later a 6.3% increase to a $0.085 monthly rate for January 2026. Today’s tax characterization of 2025 distributions fits this pattern of detailed distribution and tax reporting to shareholders.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement detailed the tax character of KYN’s 2025 monthly distributions of $0.08 per share, with Jan–Nov payments classified as 82% qualified dividends and 18% return of capital, and the December payment at 25% and 75%, respectively. It builds on recent disclosures around NAV, leverage, and distribution levels. Investors comparing this with prior balance sheet and payout updates may focus on how tax treatment interacts with their own circumstances and the fund’s energy infrastructure exposure.
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HOUSTON, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today the tax characterization of its 2025 distributions.
| KYN Common Stock Distribution | Tax Character | |||
| Record Date | Payable Date | Amount | Qualified Dividends | Non-Dividend Distributions (ROC) |
| 1/15/2025 | 1/31/2025 | |||
| 2/14/2025 | 2/28/2025 | |||
| 3/14/2025 | 3/31/2025 | |||
| 4/15/2025 | 4/30/2025 | |||
| 5/15/2025 | 5/30/2025 | |||
| 6/13/2025 | 6/30/2025 | |||
| 7/15/2025 | 7/31/2025 | |||
| 8/15/2025 | 8/29/2025 | |||
| 9/15/2025 | 9/30/2025 | |||
| 10/15/2025 | 10/31/2025 | |||
| 11/14/2025 | 11/28/2025 | |||
| 12/15/2025 | 12/31/2025 | |||
Additional information regarding the tax characterization of the Company’s 2025 distributions is available at www.kaynefunds.com.
Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) 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 Company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least
This information is provided for general informational purposes only. It does not constitute, and should not be construed as, tax, legal, investment, or other professional advice and cannot be used or relied upon for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties. Investors should consult their tax adviser or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation. 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 consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.
Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or cef@kayneanderson.com.
FAQ
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