LEAWOOD, Kan. -- April 1, 2016 -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (TYG) today announced that as of March 31, 2016, the company‘s unaudited total assets were approximately $2.4 billion and its unaudited net asset value was $1.3 billion, or $26.28 per share.

As of March 31, 2016, the company was in compliance with its asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act) and basic maintenance covenants. The company‘s asset coverage ratio under the 1940 Act with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness was 368 percent, and its coverage ratio for preferred shares was 281 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 March 31, 2016 and a summary of its top 10 holdings.

Unaudited balance sheet

48.37 million common shares currently outstanding.

Top 10 holdings (as of March 31, 2016)

(1) Percent of Investments and Cash Equivalents.

2nd Quarter Conference Call

Tortoise will host its second quarter closed-end fund call on April 27, 2016 at 3 p.m. central time to discuss the energy sector and provide an update on its closed-end fund investment strategies.

Toll Free Dial-In Number: 877-407-9210
Replay Number: 877-660-6853
Conference ID: 13626505

Annual Stockholders‘ Meeting

TYG, NTG, TPZ, TTP and NDP will host a combined annual stockholders‘ meeting on May 19, 2016 at 10 a.m. CDT at 11550 Ash Street, Suite 300, Leawood, Kan. It will be a business meeting focused specifically on voting matters. Those unable to attend the meeting can join via conference call by dialing 877-407-9210. A replay of the call will be available by dialing 877-660-6853 (Conference ID #13632828) until Aug. 19, 2016.

About Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.

Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. owns a portfolio of master limited partnership investments in the energy infrastructure sector. Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp.‘s objective is to provide its stockholders a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions.

About Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.

Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. is an investment manager specializing in energy investments across the energy value chain in listed closed-end funds, mutual funds, private funds and separate 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 company and Tortoise Capital Advisors believe that 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 company‘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 company and Tortoise Capital Advisors do not assume a duty to update this forward-looking statement.

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