- (NYSE: TYG) Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.
- (NYSE: NTG) Tortoise Midstream Energy Fund, Inc.
- (NYSE: TTP) Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc.
- (NYSE: NDP) Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.
- (NYSE: TPZ) Tortoise Power & Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
- (NYSE: TEAF) Tortoise Sustainable and Social Impact Term Fund
LEAWOOD, Kan.-- August 01, 2014 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) today announced that as of July 31, 2014, the company‘s unaudited total assets were approximately $496.2 million and its unaudited net asset value was $439.4 million, or $30.27 per share.
As of July 31, 2014, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act). The company‘s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 893 percent. For more information on calculation of coverage ratios, please refer to the company‘s most recent applicable prospectus.
Set forth below is a summary of the company‘s unaudited balance sheet at July 31, 2014 and a summary of its top 10 holdings.
Unaudited balance sheet
(in Millions) | Per Share | ||||||
Investments | $494.4 | $ 34.06 | |||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents | 0.3 | 0.02 | |||||
Receivable for Investments Sold | 0.2 | 0.01 | |||||
Other Assets | 1.3 | 0.09 | |||||
Total Assets | 496.2 | 34.18 | |||||
Short-Term Borrowings | 55.4 | 3.82 | |||||
Payable for Investments Purchased | 0.2 | 0.01 | |||||
Other Liabilities | 1.2 | 0.08 | |||||
Net Assets | $439.4 | $ 30.27 |
14.52 million common shares currently outstanding.
Top 10 holdings (as of July 31, 2014)
Name |
Market |
% of |
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EOG Resources, Inc. | $ 37.2 | 7.5% | |||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 35.8 | 7.2% | |||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 30.5 | 6.2% | |||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 18.8 | 3.8% | |||||
Range Resources Corp. | 16.9 | 3.4% | |||||
EQT Corp. | 16.3 | 3.3% | |||||
Enbridge Energy Management, LLC | 14.7 | 3.0% | |||||
Legacy Reserves, L.P. | 14.2 | 2.9% | |||||
Continental Resources Inc. | 13.5 | 2.7% | |||||
BreitBurn Energy Partners, L.P. | 13.1 | 2.7% | |||||
Total | $ 211.0 | 42.7% |
(1) Percent of Investments and Cash Equivalents
About Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NYSE: NDP) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company that seeks to obtain a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. NDP invests primarily in North American energy companies that engage in the exploration and production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids.
About Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is an investment manager specializing in listed energy investments. As of June 30, 2014, the adviser had approximately $18.6 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.
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.
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 Fund and Tortoise Capital Advisors believe 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 Fund's 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 Fund and Tortoise Capital Advisors do not assume a duty to update any forward-looking statement.
Contacts
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Pam Kearney, 866-362-9331
Investor Relations
pkearney@tortoiseadvisors.com