Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Stock Price, News & Analysis

On April 24, 2023, KA Fund Advisors announced a modification to the merger terms between Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) and Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure (NYSE: KMF). The merger aims to streamline the combination into a single transaction, providing KMF investors the option to exchange their shares for either newly issued KYN stock or cash. The exchange ratio will depend on the relative net asset values (NAV) of both funds prior to closing. As of March 24, 2023, KYN's NAV was $9.51 and KMF's was $8.41. The merger is expected to be tax-free. Kayne Anderson has also agreed to management fee waivers, reducing thresholds for fee waivers significantly, impacting approximately $0.7 million annually for three years. Stockholder meetings for approval are slated for June 20, 2023.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) announced its unaudited statement of assets and liabilities as of March 31, 2023. The Company reported net assets of $1.4 billion and a net asset value per share of $10.01. The asset coverage ratio for senior securities was 547%, while the ratio for total leverage was 409%. As of the reporting date, the Company had 136,131,530 common shares outstanding, with a diversified investment portfolio primarily focused on midstream energy companies (84%).

On March 27, 2023, Kayne Anderson announced a definitive merger agreement between Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) and Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KMF). The merger, unanimously approved by both funds' Boards, will see KMF stockholders receive KYN common stock in an NAV-for-NAV exchange. Key highlights include a tender offer for 15% of KMF shares and management fee waivers for KYN. The merger is expected to be tax-free for stockholders and will align both funds with favorable trends in the energy sector. KYN plans to increase its quarterly distribution twice, resulting in a 10% total increase post-merger.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: KYN) announced a quarterly distribution of $0.21 per share for the fiscal quarter ending February 28, 2023, marking a 5% increase from the previous distribution of $0.20. This distribution is payable to common stockholders on April 17, 2023, with an ex-dividend date of April 6, 2023. The estimated return of capital is projected at 20%. The company, focused on providing high after-tax total returns, invests at least 80% of its assets in Energy Infrastructure Companies. However, distribution amounts may vary based on market conditions and changes in portfolio holdings.

On March 2, 2023, Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) unveiled its financial status as of February 28, 2023. The fund reported net assets of $1.4 billion and a net asset value per share of $10.06. Its asset coverage ratios were notably strong, with a 577% coverage ratio for senior securities and a 424% ratio for total leverage. As of the reporting date, the company had 136,131,530 common shares outstanding. The vast majority (84%) of its long-term investments were in midstream energy companies. This summary reflects the fund's ongoing commitment to providing substantial returns to its shareholders.