UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF
REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-22690
Tortoise Energy Independence Fund,
Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as
specified in charter)
11550 Ash Street, Suite 300,
Leawood, KS 66211
(Address of
principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Terry
Matlack
Diane
Bono
11550 Ash Street, Suite
300, Leawood, KS 66211
(Name and
address of agent for service)
913-981-1020
Registrant's
telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: November 30
Date of reporting period: May 31, 2017
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Quarterly Report | May 31, 2017
2017 2nd Quarter
Report
Closed-End Funds
Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report to Stockholders |
This combined report provides you with a comprehensive review of our funds that span the entire energy value chain.
Tortoise Capital Advisors specializes in essential assets investing, including closed-end funds, open end funds, private funds and separate accounts.
Table of contents | ||||||||
Letter to Stockholders | 2 | TPZ: Fund Focus | 16 | |||||
TYG: | Fund Focus | 4 | Financial Statements | 19 | ||||
NTG: | Fund Focus | 7 | Notes to Financial Statements | 50 | ||||
TTP: | Fund Focus | 10 | Additional Information | 66 | ||||
NDP: | Fund Focus | 13 | ||||||
TTP and TPZ distribution policies
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (TTP) and Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (TPZ) are relying on exemptive relief permitting them to make long-term capital gain distributions throughout the year. Each of TTP and TPZ, with approval of its Board of Directors (the Board), has adopted a distribution policy (the Policy) with the purpose of distributing over the course of each year, through periodic distributions as nearly equal as practicable and any required special distributions, an amount closely approximating the total taxable income of TTP and TPZ during such year and, if so determined by the Board, all or a portion of the return of capital paid by portfolio companies to TTP and TPZ during such year. In accordance with its Policy, TTP distributes a fixed amount per common share, currently $0.4075, each quarter to its common shareholders and TPZ distributes a fixed amount per common share, currently $0.125, each month to its common shareholders. These amounts are subject to change from time to time at the discretion of the Board. Although the level of distributions is independent of TTPs and TPZs performance, TTP and TPZ expect such distributions to correlate with its performance over time. Each quarterly and monthly distribution to shareholders is expected to be at the fixed amount established by the Board, except for extraordinary distributions in light of TTPs and TPZs performance for the entire calendar year and to enable TTP and TPZ to comply with the distribution requirements imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. The Board may amend, suspend or terminate the Policy without prior notice to shareholders if it deems such action to be in the best interests of TTP, TPZ and their respective shareholders. For example, the Board might take such action if the Policy had the effect of shrinking TTPs or TPZs assets to a level that was determined to be detrimental to TTP or TPZ shareholders. The suspension or termination of the Policy could have the effect of creating a trading discount (if TTPs or TPZs stock is trading at or above net asset value), widening an existing trading discount, or decreasing an existing premium. You should not draw any conclusions about TTPs or TPZs investment performance from the amount of the distribution or from the terms of TTPs or TPZs distribution policy. Each of TTP and TPZ estimates that it has distributed more than its income and net realized capital gains; therefore, a portion of your distribution may be a return of capital. A return of capital may occur, for example, when some or all of the money that you invested in TTP or TPZ is paid back to you. A return of capital distribution does not necessarily reflect TTPs or TPZs investment performance and should not be confused with yield or income. The amounts and sources of distributions reported are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon TTPs and TPZs investment experience during the remainder of their fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. TTP and TPZ will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
Tortoise Capital Advisors
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Closed-end fund comparison | |||||||||||||
Name/Ticker | Primary focus |
Structure | Total assets ($ millions)1 |
Portfolio mix by asset type2 |
Portfolio mix by structure2 | ||||||||
Tortoise Energy NYSE: TYG |
Midstream |
C-corp |
$2,575.7 |
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Tortoise MLP NYSE: NTG |
Natural gas |
C-corp |
$1,497.1 |
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Tortoise Pipeline NYSE: TTP |
North |
Regulated |
$277.7 |
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Tortoise Energy NYSE: NDP |
North |
Regulated |
$255.3 |
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Tortoise Power and NYSE: TPZ |
Power |
Regulated |
$211.7 |
1 As of
6/30/2017
2 As a percentage of total long-term investments as of 5/31/2017
Tortoise Capital Advisors | 1 |
Tortoise Capital Advisors |
Second quarter 2017 report to closed-end fund stockholders |
Dear fellow stockholders,
Investor sentiment, mirroring the oil price, weighed down performance for the energy sector, although company fundamentals, particularly those in the midstream segment, were solid. The S&P Energy Select Sector® Index returned -7.8% for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017, mostly driven by lower crude oil prices. Investors turned to weekly crude oil inventory reports to gauge supply and demand, and grew impatient with a lack of significant draws. In other cases, news that did not exceed expectations was not well received. For example, while the announcement at the May Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) meeting was as expected, the market reaction was to the downside. This negative sentiment trumped fundamentals during the fiscal quarter.
Upstream
Upstream oil and gas producers, as represented by the Tortoise North American Oil and Gas Producers IndexSM, returned -11.3% for the fiscal quarter. Sentiment was negative due to lower crude oil prices that started with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) at its peak price for the fiscal quarter of $54.01 per barrel, and ended the period lower at $48.32. These lower prices were driven by both domestic and global supply concerns. Stubbornly elevated global inventory balances, a function of rig counts up more than 100% since last year, are driving expectations for increased U.S. production in 2017 and 2018, as well as the strong return of Libyan and Nigerian production. In addition, while compliance with OPECs curtailed production agreement was strong, exports remained higher than anticipated. Therefore, OPECs agreement has yet to meaningfully reduce inventories.
The U.S. crude oil production forecast for 2017 was revised higher over last quarter, and is now expected to reach 9.3 million barrels per day (MMbbl/d)1. The 2018 forecast is calling for 10.0 MMbbl/d, which would exceed the previous record from 19701.
Natural gas prices opened the fiscal quarter near the low at $2.52 per million British thermal units (MMBtu) and ended higher at $3.00. The EIA predicts higher natural gas prices in 2018 due to increased domestic natural gas consumption, along with new export capabilities. Natural gas production is expected to average 72.0 billion cubic feet per day in 2017 and is anticipated to rise to 77.5 in 20182.
Midstream
Pipeline companies pulled back along with the broad energy sector, with the Tortoise North American Pipeline IndexSM returning -2.8%. MLPs faced additional pressure, causing them to retreat further with a return of -7.1% for the fiscal quarter, as represented by the Tortoise MLP Index®. While the midstream segment was negative for the fiscal quarter, not all pipeline companies retreated to the same extent. Refined products pipelines were the least affected by lower crude oil prices as lower prices tend to drive demand for refined products, such as gasoline. Crude oil pipeline companies were impacted the most with the implication that lower crude oil prices leads to decreased volumes.
Midstream companies typically perform well with growing volumes from U.S. producers in the upstream segment. However, sentiment drove quarterly performance. Solid distribution growth, constructive earnings announcements, and a shift in focus to fundamentals may reverse declines. Additionally, in our view, more open equity capital markets or clearer alternative sources of funding would be beneficial to companies with funding needs. Our long-term outlook for the midstream sector remains positive with a projection for capital investments in MLPs, pipeline and related organic projects at approximately $125 billion for 2017 to 2019.
Downstream
The downstream segment was the best performing segment of the energy value chain during the second fiscal quarter. Refining, in particular, was a bright spot amidst the negative sentiment even though margins tightened. Diversified downstream companies continued to unlock the value of their midstream assets and utilities were helped by lower interest rates.
Petrochemicals were positive as new ethylene capacity started to come online. From 2017-2020 the expected increase in ethylene capacity is likely to raise ethane consumption. This validates the U.S. as a low cost supplier of plastics to the rest of the world and bodes well for pipelines transporting the ethane feedstock.
Renewable generation, particularly wind and solar, have continued to be developed at a fast pace. Wind generation is expected to increase by approximately 25% and solar is expected to increase by more than 50% from the end of 2016 to the end of 20181.
Capital markets
Over the second fiscal quarter, we experienced a temporary pause in the thawing of capital markets. This lack of traditional capital market activity heightened the need for alternative, more flexible sources of capital, such as private investment in public equity (PIPE) deals.
Though there were three midstream MLP initial public offerings during the fiscal quarter, MLPs and other pipeline companies only raised approximately $18 billion, about half of the capital raised in the first fiscal quarter. The majority was in debt offerings.
Merger and acquisition activity among MLPs and other pipeline companies significantly slowed from the previous fiscal quarter totaling approximately $14 billion. Pembina Pipeline Corporation had the largest announced transaction of the fiscal quarter with its acquisition of Veresen Inc., in a deal valued at about $5 billion.
(unaudited) |
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2 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Concluding thoughts
Lower crude oil prices drove stock performance to the downside during the fiscal quarter. Yet, U.S. shale fundamentals have remained intact and we expect shale to be a growing force in supplying the world with energy. For upstream companies, production is expected to grow and breakeven crude oil prices have been falling with improved efficiencies not offset by higher service costs. Midstream and downstream companies should likely benefit respectively, from higher volume throughput and a greater supply of low cost inputs. Further, we expect crude oil prices to be more constructive following either stronger action from OPEC (who need higher prices to balance state budgets) and/or more moderate growth from U.S. producers as new drilling is limited by cash flow. We believe the current energy market environment offers opportunities for long-term investors.
Sincerely,
The Managing Directors
Tortoise
Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
The S&P Energy Select Sector® Index is a capitalization-weighted index of S&P 500® Index companies in the energy sector involved in the development or production of energy products. The Tortoise North American Oil and Gas Producers IndexSM is a float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index of North American energy companies engaged primarily in the production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas or natural gas liquids (NGLs). The Tortoise North American Pipeline IndexSM is a float adjusted, capitalization-weighted index of energy pipeline companies domiciled in the United States and Canada. The Tortoise MLP Index® is a float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index of energy master limited partnerships.
The Tortoise indices are the exclusive property of Tortoise Index Solutions, LLC, which has contracted with S&P Opco, LLC (a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC) to calculate and maintain the Tortoise MLP Index®, Tortoise North American Pipeline IndexSM and Tortoise North American Oil and Gas Producers IndexSM (the Indices). The Indices are not sponsored by S&P Dow Jones Indices or its affiliates or its third party licensors (collectively, S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC). S&P Dow Jones Indices will not be liable for any errors or omission in calculating the Indices. Calculated by S&P Dow Jones Indices and its related stylized mark(s) are service marks of S&P Dow Jones Indices and have been licensed for use by Tortoise Index Solutions, LLC and its affiliates. S&P® is a registered trademark of Standard & Poors Financial Services LLC (SPFS), and Dow Jones® is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC (Dow Jones).
It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
Performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Like any other stock, total return and market value will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold, may be worth more or less than its original cost.
1 Energy Information Administration, June
2017
2 Bentek, June 2017
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Tortoise Capital Advisors | 3 |
Tortoise |
Energy Infrastructure Corp. (TYG) |
Fund description
TYG seeks a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions paid to stockholders. TYG invests primarily in equity securities of master limited partnerships (MLPs) and their affiliates that transport, gather, process or store natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil and refined petroleum products.
Fund performance review
The funds market-based and NAV-based returns for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017 were -6.3% and -8.2%, respectively (including the reinvestment of distributions). Comparatively, the Tortoise MLP Index® returned -7.1% for the same period. Lower commodity prices weighed on market sentiment causing negative performance for the energy sector, including MLPs and pipeline companies, and the fund.
Second fiscal quarter highlights | ||
Distributions paid per share | $ | 0.6550 |
Distribution rate (as of 5/31/2017) | 8.2% | |
Quarter-over-quarter distribution increase | 0.0% | |
Year-over-year distribution increase | 0.0% | |
Cumulative distributions paid per share to | ||
stockholders since inception in February 2004 | $ | 29.1525 |
Market-based total return | (6.3)% | |
NAV-based total return | (8.2)% | |
Premium (discount) to NAV (as of 5/31/2017) | 11.3% |
Unlike the fund return, index return is pre-expenses and taxes.
Performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Like any other stock, total return and market value will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold, may be worth more or less than its original cost. Portfolio composition is subject to change due to ongoing management of the fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the fund or its adviser. See Schedule of Investments for portfolio weighting at the end of the fiscal quarter.
Key asset performance drivers
Top five contributors | Company type | Performance driver | ||
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Agreement to merge with Sunoco Logistics viewed favorably due to more diversified company and credit profile along with greater clarity on Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project | ||
Antero Midstream Partners LP |
Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Positive growth profile and long term outlook following initial public offering | ||
Targa Resources Corp. (Preferred Shares) |
Midstream gathering and processing company | Preferred structure outperformed equity markets | ||
Rice Midstream Partners LP |
Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Growing Northeast natural gas production supported infrastructure buildout | ||
APC Tangible Equity Units (Western Gas Equity Partners Preferred) |
Midstream gathering and processing | Growing oil and gas production in the Permian basin | ||
Bottom five contributors | Company type | Performance driver | ||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Concerns about access to capital and project execution timeline | ||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. |
Midstream crude oil pipeline MLP | Large weight in declining market | ||
Western Gas Partners, LP |
Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Concerns about Colorado drilling and regulatory outlook | ||
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. |
Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Large weight in declining market | ||
Buckeye Partners, L.P. | Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Uncertainty around VTTI acquisition |
(unaudited) |
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4 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Distributable cash flow and distributions
Distributable cash flow (DCF) is distributions received from investments less expenses. The total distributions received from investments include the amount received as cash distributions from investments, paid-in-kind distributions, and dividend and interest payments. Income also includes the premiums received from sales of covered call options, net of amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options. The total expenses include current or anticipated operating expenses, leverage costs and current income taxes. Current income taxes include taxes paid on net investment income, in addition to foreign taxes, if any. Taxes incurred from realized gains on the sale of investments, expected tax benefits and deferred taxes are not included in DCF.
Distributions received from investments decreased approximately 2.1% as compared to 1st quarter 2017 due primarily to the impact of merger and acquisition activity and decreased distribution rates on several of the funds investments which were partially offset by net premiums on options written as well as the impact of trading activity during the quarter. Operating expenses, consisting primarily of fund advisory fees, increased 2.3% during the quarter due to higher asset-based fees. Overall leverage costs increased slightly as compared to 1st quarter 2017 due primarily to an increase in interest rates during the quarter.
As a result of the changes in income and expenses, DCF decreased approximately 3.5% as compared to 1st quarter 2017. The fund paid a quarterly distribution of $0.655 per share, which was equal to the distribution paid in the prior quarter and 2nd quarter 2016. The fund has paid cumulative distributions to stockholders of $29.1525 per share since its inception in Feb. 2004.
The Key Financial Data table discloses the calculation of DCF and should be read in conjunction with this discussion. The difference between distributions received from investments in the DCF calculation and total investment income as reported in the Statement of Operations, is reconciled as follows: the Statement of Operations, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), recognizes distribution income from MLPs and other investments on their ex-dates, whereas the DCF calculation may reflect distribution income on their pay dates; GAAP recognizes that a significant portion of the cash distributions received from MLPs and other investments are characterized as a return of capital and therefore excluded from investment income, whereas the DCF calculation includes the return of capital; and distributions received from investments in the DCF calculation include the value of dividends paid-in-kind (additional stock or MLP units), whereas such amounts are not included as income for GAAP purposes, and includes distributions related to direct investments when the purchase price is reduced in lieu of receiving cash distributions. Net premiums on options written (premiums received less amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options) with expiration dates during the fiscal quarter are included in the DCF calculation, whereas GAAP recognizes the net effect of options written as realized and unrealized gains (losses). The treatment of expenses in the DCF calculation also differs from what is reported in the Statement of Operations. In addition to the total operating expenses, including fee waiver, as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, the DCF calculation reflects interest expense, realized and unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swap settlements, distributions to preferred stockholders, other recurring leverage expenses, as well as taxes paid on net investment income.
Net Investment Income (Loss), before Income Taxes on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF for 2nd quarter 2017 (in thousands):
YTD 2017 | 2nd Qtr 2017 | |||||||||
Net Investment Loss, | ||||||||||
before Income Taxes | $ | (36,087 | ) | $ | (28,915 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile to DCF: | ||||||||||
Distributions characterized | ||||||||||
as return of capital | 100,407 | 60,249 | ||||||||
Net premiums on options written | 478 | 478 | ||||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 232 | 117 | ||||||||
Interest rate swap expenses | (387 | ) | (190 | ) | ||||||
DCF | $ | 64,643 | $ | 31,739 |
Leverage
The funds leverage utilization decreased slightly during 2nd quarter 2017 and represented 27.0% of total assets at May 31, 2017. The fund has maintained compliance with its applicable coverage ratios. At quarter-end, including the impact of interest rate swaps, approximately 77% of the leverage cost was fixed, the weighted-average maturity was 4.6 years and the weighted-average annual rate on leverage was 3.45%. These rates will vary in the future as a result of changing floating rates, utilization of the funds credit facilities and as leverage and swaps mature or are redeemed.
Income taxes
During 2nd quarter 2017, the funds deferred tax liability decreased by $72.7 million to $481.8 million, primarily as a result of the decrease in value of its investment portfolio. The fund had net realized gains of $7.2 million during the quarter. To the extent that the fund has taxable income, it will owe federal and state income taxes. Tax payments can be funded from investment earnings, fund assets, or borrowings.
Please see the Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding critical accounting policies, results of operations, leverage, taxes and other important fund information.
For further information regarding the calculation of distributable cash flow and distributions to stockholders, as well as a discussion of the tax impact on distributions and results, please visit www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
(unaudited) |
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Tortoise Capital Advisors | 5 |
TYG Key Financial Data (supplemental unaudited information) |
(dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated) |
The information presented below regarding Distributable Cash Flow and Selected Financial Information is supplemental non-GAAP financial information, which the fund believes is meaningful to understanding operating performance. The Distributable Cash Flow Ratios include the functional equivalent of EBITDA for non-investment companies, and the fund believes they are an important supplemental measure of performance and promote comparisons from period-to-period. This information is supplemental, is not inclusive of required financial disclosures (e.g. Total Expense Ratio), and should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements.
2016 | 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q2(1) | Q3(1) | Q4(1) | Q1(1) | Q2(1) | |||||||||||||||||
Total Income from Investments | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions and dividends from investments | $ | 44,670 | $ | 45,694 | $ | 44,714 | $ | 46,007 | $ | 44,556 | |||||||||||
Net premiums on options written | | | | | 478 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 44,670 | 45,694 | 44,714 | 46,007 | 45,034 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses Before Leverage | |||||||||||||||||||||
Costs and Current Taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 5,719 | 6,215 | 6,067 | 6,380 | 6,533 | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 461 | 459 | 229 | 437 | 443 | ||||||||||||||||
6,180 | 6,674 | 6,296 | 6,817 | 6,976 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs and current taxes | 38,490 | 39,020 | 38,418 | 39,190 | 38,058 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage costs(2) | 6,479 | 6,433 | 6,467 | 6,286 | 6,319 | ||||||||||||||||
Current income tax expense(3) | | | | | | ||||||||||||||||
Distributable Cash Flow(4) | $ | 32,011 | $ | 32,587 | $ | 31,951 | $ | 32,904 | $ | 31,739 | |||||||||||
As a percent of average total assets(5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 7.28 | % | 6.85 | % | 6.90 | % | 6.83 | % | 6.49 | % | |||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs and current taxes | 1.01 | % | 1.00 | % | 0.97 | % | 1.01 | % | 1.01 | % | |||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs and current taxes | 6.27 | % | 5.85 | % | 5.93 | % | 5.82 | % | 5.48 | % | |||||||||||
As a percent of average net assets(5) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 13.54 | % | 12.45 | % | 12.58 | % | 12.32 | % | 11.88 | % | |||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs and current taxes | 1.87 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.77 | % | 1.83 | % | 1.84 | % | |||||||||||
Leverage costs and current taxes | 1.96 | % | 1.75 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.68 | % | 1.67 | % | |||||||||||
Distributable cash flow | 9.71 | % | 8.88 | % | 8.99 | % | 8.81 | % | 8.37 | % | |||||||||||
Selected Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock | $ | 31,682 | $ | 31,961 | $ | 32,045 | $ | 32,082 | $ | 32,115 | |||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock per share | 0.6550 | 0.6550 | 0.6550 | 0.6550 | 0.6550 | ||||||||||||||||
Distribution coverage percentage for period(6) | 101.0 | % | 102.0 | % | 99.7 | % | 102.6 | % | 98.8 | % | |||||||||||
Net realized gain, net of income taxes, for the period | 47,833 | 13,034 | 15,215 | 71,641 | 7,226 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets, end of period(7) | 2,587,793 | 2,628,678 | 2,593,722 | 2,842,641 | 2,596,302 | ||||||||||||||||
Average total assets during period(7)(8) | 2,442,341 | 2,654,126 | 2,607,027 | 2,733,122 | 2,751,522 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage(9) | 704,000 | 720,200 | 716,800 | 701,900 | 700,700 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage as a percent of total assets | 27.2 | % | 27.4 | % | 27.6 | % | 24.7 | % | 27.0 | % | |||||||||||
Net unrealized depreciation, end of period | (269,349 | ) | (204,786 | ) | (217,646 | ) | (109,826 | ) | (231,473 | ) | |||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | 1,390,531 | 1,443,397 | 1,412,274 | 1,556,125 | 1,400,652 | ||||||||||||||||
Average net assets during period(10) | 1,312,506 | 1,460,638 | 1,429,146 | 1,513,999 | 1,504,136 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | 28.71 | 29.54 | 28.83 | 31.74 | 28.53 | ||||||||||||||||
Market value per share | 27.90 | 30.48 | 30.63 | 34.63 | 31.76 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding (000s) | 48,434 | 48,859 | 48,980 | 49,031 | 49,093 |
(1) | Q1 is the period from December through February. Q2 is the period from March through May. Q3 is the period from June through August. Q4 is the period from September through November. |
(2) | Leverage costs include interest expense, distributions to preferred stockholders, interest rate swap expenses and other recurring leverage expenses. |
(3) | Includes taxes paid on net investment income and foreign taxes, if any. Taxes related to realized gains are excluded from the calculation of Distributable Cash Flow (DCF). |
(4) | Net investment income (loss), before income taxes on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF: increased by the return of capital on distributions, the net premiums on options written, the premium on redemptions of senior notes and MRP stock and amortization of debt issuance costs; and decreased by realized and unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swap settlements and current taxes paid on net investment income. |
(5) |
Annualized. |
(6) |
Distributable Cash Flow divided by distributions paid. |
(7) |
Includes deferred issuance and offering costs on senior notes and preferred stock. |
(8) |
Computed by averaging month-end values within each period. |
(9) |
Leverage consists of senior notes, preferred stock and outstanding borrowings under credit facilities. |
(10) |
Computed by averaging daily net assets within each period. |
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2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise |
MLP Fund, Inc. (NTG) |
Fund description
NTG seeks to provide stockholders with a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. NTG invests primarily in master limited partnerships (MLPs) and their affiliates that own and operate a network of pipeline and energy-related logistical infrastructure assets with an emphasis on those that transport, gather, process and store natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs). NTG targets midstream MLPs benefiting from U.S. natural gas production and consumption expansion with minimal direct commodity exposure.
Fund performance review
The funds market-based and NAV-based returns for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017 were -5.2% and -7.7%, respectively (including the reinvestment of distributions). Comparatively, the Tortoise MLP Index® returned -7.1% for the same period. Lower commodity prices weighed on market sentiment causing negative performance for the energy sector, including MLPs and pipeline companies, and the fund.
Second fiscal quarter highlights | |
Distributions paid per share | $0.4225 |
Distribution rate (as of 5/31/2017) | 8.9% |
Quarter-over-quarter distribution increase | 0.0% |
Year-over-year distribution increase | 0.0% |
Cumulative distributions paid per share to | |
stockholders since inception in July 2010 | $11.2350 |
Market-based total return | (5.2)% |
NAV-based total return | (7.7)% |
Premium (discount) to NAV (as of 5/31/2017) | 1.0% |
Unlike the fund return, index return is pre-expenses and taxes.
Performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Like any other stock, total return and market value will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold, may be worth more or less than its original cost. Portfolio composition is subject to change due to ongoing management of the fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the fund or its adviser. See Schedule of Investments for portfolio weighting at the end of the fiscal quarter.
Key asset performance drivers
Top five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Agreement to merge with Sunoco Logistics viewed favorably due to more diversified company and credit profile along with greater clarity on Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) project |
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. |
Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Solid refined product volumes |
Antero Midstream Partners LP |
Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Positive growth profile and long term outlook following initial public offering |
Rice Midstream Partners LP |
Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Growing Northeast natural gas production supported infrastructure buildout |
Targa Resources Corp. (Preferred Shares) |
Midstream gathering and processing company | Preferred structure outperformed equity markets |
Bottom five contributors |
Company type |
Performance driver |
Plains All American |
Midstream crude oil pipeline MLP |
Large weight in declining market |
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Concerns about access to capital and project execution timeline |
Western Gas Partners, LP |
Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Concerns about Colorado drilling and regulatory outlook |
DCP Midstream, LP | Midstream gathering and processing MLP | Lower commodity prices negatively impacted non fee-based contracts |
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Concerns about access to capital and project execution timeline |
(unaudited) |
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Tortoise |
MLP Fund, Inc. (NTG) (continued) |
Distributable cash flow and distributions
Distributable cash flow (DCF) is distributions received from investments less expenses. The total distributions received from investments include the amount received as cash distributions from MLPs, paid-in-kind distributions, and dividend and interest payments. Income also includes the premiums received from sales of covered call options, net of amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options. The total expenses include current or anticipated operating expenses, leverage costs and current income taxes. Current income taxes include taxes paid on net investment income in addition to foreign taxes, if any. Taxes incurred from realized gains on the sale of investments, expected tax benefits and deferred taxes are not included in DCF.
Distributions received from investments decreased approximately 3.3% as compared to 1st quarter 2017 due primarily to the impact of merger and acquisition activity and decreased distribution rates on several of the funds investments which were partially offset by net premiums on options written as well as the impact of trading activity during the quarter. Operating expenses, consisting primarily of fund advisory fees, increased approximately 2.1% during the quarter due to higher asset-based fees. Leverage costs increased approximately 1.8% as compared to 1st quarter 2017 due primarily to an increase in interest rates during the quarter.
As a result of the changes in income and expenses, DCF decreased approximately 5.5% as compared to 1st quarter 2017. The fund paid a quarterly distribution of $0.4225 per share, which was equal to the distribution paid in the prior quarter and 2nd quarter 2016. The fund has paid cumulative distributions to stockholders of $11.2350 per share since its inception in July 2010.
The Key Financial Data table discloses the calculation of DCF and should be read in conjunction with this discussion. The difference between distributions received from investments in the DCF calculation and total investment income as reported in the Statement of Operations, is reconciled as follows: the Statement of Operations, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), recognizes distribution income from MLPs, common stock and other investments on their ex-dates, whereas the DCF calculation may reflect distribution income on their pay dates; GAAP recognizes that a significant portion of the cash distributions received from MLPs, common stock and other investments are characterized as a return of capital and therefore excluded from investment income, whereas the DCF calculation includes the return of capital; and distributions received from investments in the DCF calculation include the value of dividends paid-in-kind (additional stock or MLP units), whereas such amounts are not included as income for GAAP purposes, and includes distributions related to direct investments when the purchase price is reduced in lieu of receiving cash distributions. Net premiums on options written (premiums received less amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options) with expiration dates during the fiscal quarter are included in the DCF calculation, whereas GAAP recognizes the net effect of options written as realized and unrealized gains (losses). The treatment of expenses in the DCF calculation also differs from what is reported in the Statement of Operations. In addition to the total operating expenses, including fee waiver, as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, the DCF calculation reflects interest expense, distributions to preferred stockholders, other recurring leverage expenses, as well as taxes paid on net investment income.
Net Investment Income (Loss), before Income Taxes on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF for 2nd quarter 2017 (in thousands):
YTD 2017 | 2nd Qtr 2017 | ||||||
Net Investment Loss, | |||||||
before Income Taxes | $ | (17,028 | ) | $ | (10,059 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile to DCF: | |||||||
Distributions characterized | |||||||
as return of capital | 55,063 | 28,387 | |||||
Net Premiums on options written | 297 | 297 | |||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 184 | 93 | |||||
DCF | $ | 38,516 | $ | 18,718 |
Leverage
The funds leverage utilization increased by $3.0 million during 2nd quarter 2017 and represented 29.3% of total assets at May 31, 2017. The fund has maintained compliance with its applicable coverage ratios. At quarter-end, approximately 77% of the leverage cost was fixed, the weighted-average maturity was 2.3 years and the weighted-average annual rate on leverage was 3.68%. These rates will vary in the future as a result of changing floating rates, utilization of the funds credit facility and as leverage matures or is redeemed.
Income taxes
During 2nd quarter 2017, the funds deferred tax liability decreased by $43.3 million to $174.3 million, primarily as a result of the decrease in value of its investment portfolio. The fund had net realized gains of $2.1 million during the quarter. As of November 30, 2016, the fund had net operating losses of $56 million for federal income tax purposes. To the extent that the fund has taxable income in the future that is not offset by net operating losses, it will owe federal and state income taxes. Tax payments can be funded from investment earnings, fund assets, or borrowings.
Please see the Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding critical accounting policies, results of operations, leverage, taxes and other important fund information.
For further information regarding the calculation of distributable cash flow and distributions to stockholders, as well as a discussion of the tax impact on distributions and results, please visit www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
(unaudited) |
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8 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
NTG Key Financial
Data (supplemental unaudited information)
(dollar amounts in thousands
unless otherwise indicated)
The information presented below regarding Distributable Cash Flow and Selected Financial Information is supplemental non-GAAP financial information, which the fund believes is meaningful to understanding operating performance. The Distributable Cash Flow Ratios include the functional equivalent of EBITDA for non-investment companies, and the fund believes they are an important supplemental measure of performance and promote comparisons from period-to-period. This information is supplemental, is not inclusive of required financial disclosures (e.g. Total Expense Ratio), and should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements.
2016 | 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q2(1) | Q3(1) | Q4(1) | Q1(1) | Q2(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Income from Investments | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions and dividends from investments | $ | 26,411 | $ | 27,901 | $ | 27,640 | $ | 27,925 | $ | 26,705 | ||||||||||||||||
Net premiums on options written | | | | | 297 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 26,411 | 27,901 | 27,640 | 27,925 | 27,002 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses Before Leverage | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Costs and Current Taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees, net of fees waived | 3,292 | 3,654 | 3,584 | 3,752 | 3,828 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 336 | 336 | 336 | 324 | 332 | |||||||||||||||||||||
3,628 | 3,990 | 3,920 | 4,076 | 4,160 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs and current taxes | 22,783 | 23,911 | 23,720 | 23,849 | 22,842 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Leverage costs(2) | 3,949 | 3,960 | 4,013 | 4,051 | 4,124 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Current income tax expense(3) | | | | | | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributable Cash Flow(4) | $ | 18,834 | $ | 19,951 | $ | 19,707 | $ | 19,798 | $ | 18,718 | ||||||||||||||||
As a percent of average total assets(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 7.55 | % | 7.28 | % | 7.29 | % | 7.09 | % | 6.69 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs and current taxes | 1.04 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.03 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs and current taxes | 6.51 | % | 6.24 | % | 6.26 | % | 6.05 | % | 5.66 | % | ||||||||||||||||
As a percent of average net assets(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 12.42 | % | 11.90 | % | 12.17 | % | 11.79 | % | 11.27 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs and current taxes | 1.71 | % | 1.70 | % | 1.73 | % | 1.72 | % | 1.74 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage costs and current taxes | 1.86 | % | 1.69 | % | 1.77 | % | 1.71 | % | 1.72 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow | 8.85 | % | 8.51 | % | 8.67 | % | 8.36 | % | 7.81 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Selected Financial Information | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock | $ | 19,857 | $ | 19,858 | $ | 19,891 | $ | 19,892 | $ | 19,891 | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock per share | 0.4225 | 0.4225 | 0.4225 | 0.4225 | 0.4225 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distribution coverage percentage for period(6) | 94.8 | % | 100.5 | % | 99.1 | % | 99.5 | % | 94.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain, net of income taxes, for the period | 21,730 | 27,199 | 14,157 | 14,896 | 2,126 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets, end of period(7) | 1,483,491 | 1,528,949 | 1,514,354 | 1,657,717 | 1,509,815 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Average total assets during period(7)(8) | 1,390,807 | 1,524,786 | 1,524,805 | 1,596,610 | 1,601,462 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Leverage(9) | 439,900 | 443,300 | 440,800 | 439,700 | 442,700 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Leverage as a percent of total assets | 29.7 | % | 29.0 | % | 29.1 | % | 26.5 | % | 29.3 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation, end of period | 90,594 | 112,273 | 107,907 | 193,975 | 123,020 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | 893,988 | 919,721 |
904,866 |
981,071 | 886,964 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets during period(10) | 845,912 | 932,440 |
913,726 |
960,910 | 950,384 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | 19.02 | 19.53 | 19.22 | 20.84 | 18.81 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Market value per common share | 17.82 | 19.68 | 18.90 | 20.49 | 18.99 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding (000s) | 47,000 | 47,081 | 47,081 | 47,081 | 47,161 |
(1) | Q1 is the period from December through February. Q2 is the period from March through May. Q3 is the period from June through August. Q4 is the period from September through November. |
(2) | Leverage costs include interest expense, distributions to preferred stockholders and other recurring leverage expenses. |
(3) | Includes taxes paid on net investment income and foreign taxes, if any. Taxes related to realized gains are excluded from the calculation of Distributable Cash Flow (DCF). |
(4) | Net investment income (loss), before income taxes on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF: increased by the return of capital on distributions, the new premiums on options written, the premium on redemption of senior notes and amortization of debt issuance costs; and decreased by current taxes paid on net investment income. |
(5) |
Annualized. |
(6) |
Distributable Cash Flow divided by distributions paid. |
(7) |
Includes deferred issuance and offering costs on senior notes and preferred stock. |
(8) |
Computed by averaging month-end values within each period. |
(9) |
Leverage consists of senior notes, preferred stock and outstanding borrowings under the credit facility. |
(10) |
Computed by averaging daily net assets within each period. |
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Tortoise |
Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (TTP) |
Fund description
TTP seeks a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions paid to stockholders. TTP invests primarily in equity securities of North American pipeline companies that transport natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs), crude oil and refined products and, to a lesser extent, in other energy infrastructure companies.
Fund performance review
The funds market-based and NAV-based returns for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017 were -5.0% and -9.1%, respectively (including the reinvestment of distributions). Comparatively, the Tortoise North American Pipeline IndexSM returned -2.8% for the same period. Lower commodity prices weighed on market sentiment causing negative performance for the energy sector, including pipeline companies, and the fund.
Second fiscal quarter highlights | |
Distributions paid per share | $ 0.4075 |
Distribution rate (as of 5/31/2017) | 8.2% |
Quarter-over-quarter distribution increase | 0.0% |
Year-over-year distribution increase | 0.0% |
Cumulative distributions paid per share to stockholders | |
since inception in October 2011 | $ 9.2825 |
Market-based total return | (5.0)% |
NAV-based total return | (9.1)% |
Premium (discount) to NAV (as of 5/31/2017) | (4.8)% |
Please refer to the inside front cover of the report for important information about the funds distribution policy.
The funds covered call strategy, which focuses on independent energy companies that are key pipeline transporters, enabled the fund to generate current income. In an attempt to generate the same monthly income, the out-of-the-money percentage was generally flat year-over-year as volatility was similar. The notional amount of the funds covered calls averaged approximately 9.5% of total assets, and their out-of-the-money percentage at the time written averaged approximately 6.3% during the fiscal quarter.
Unlike the fund return, index return is pre-expenses.
Performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Like any other stock, total return and market value will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold, may be worth more or less than its original cost. Portfolio composition is subject to change due to ongoing management of the fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the fund or its adviser. See Schedule of Investments for portfolio weighting at the end of the fiscal quarter.
Key asset performance drivers
Top five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
VTTI Energy Partners LP |
Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Announced acquisition by parent company |
TransCanada Corporation |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline company | Regulated pipeline business with visibility to 8-10% dividend growth |
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. |
Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Solid refined product volumes |
Williams Companies, Inc. |
Midstream gathering and processing company | Visibility to stronger balance sheet post divestitures and recent merger and acquisition activity in the Northeast highlighting value of assets |
Keyera Corp. | Midstream crude oil and natural gas pipeline company | Steady cash flow profile and midstream growth projects |
Bottom five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. | Midstream crude oil pipeline company | Increased competition for Permian crude oil pipelines and equity offering |
Targa Resources Corp. | Midstream gathering and processing company | Lower commodity prices negatively impacted non fee-based contracts |
Enbridge Inc. | Midstream crude oil pipeline company | Technical pressure following the acquisition of Spectra Energy |
ONEOK, Inc. | Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline company | Acquiring limited partner at a premium |
EnLink Midstream, LLC | Midstream gathering and processing company | Lower commodity prices negatively impacted non fee-based contracts |
(unaudited) |
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10 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Distributable cash flow and distributions
Distributable cash flow (DCF) is income from investments less expenses. Income from investments includes the amount received as cash or paid-in-kind distributions from common stock, master limited partnerships (MLPs), affiliates of MLPs, and pipeline and other energy companies in which the fund invests, and dividend payments on short-term investments. Income also includes the premiums received from sales of covered call options, net of amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options. The total expenses include current or anticipated operating expenses and leverage costs.
Distributions received from investments decreased approximately 2.0% as compared to 1st quarter 2017, primarily due to reduced distribution rates on several of the funds investments and lower net premiums on options written partially offset by the impact of trading activity during the quarter. Operating expenses, consisting primarily of fund advisory fees, decreased slightly during the quarter. Leverage costs increased approximately 2.2% as compared to 1st quarter 2017 due to an increase in interest rates during the quarter as well as slightly higher leverage utilization. As a result of the changes in income and expenses, DCF decreased by 2.9% as compared to 1st quarter 2017. In addition, the fund had net realized losses on investments of $0.4 million during 2nd quarter 2017.
The fund paid a quarterly distribution of $0.4075 per share, which was unchanged over the prior quarter and 2nd quarter 2016. The fund may designate a portion of its distributions as capital gains and may also distribute additional capital gains in the last calendar quarter of the year if necessary to meet minimum annual distribution requirements and to avoid being subject to excise taxes. The funds distribution policy is described on the inside front cover of this report. The fund has paid cumulative distributions to stockholders of $9.2825 per share since its inception in October 2011.
The Key Financial Data table discloses the calculation of DCF and should be read in conjunction with this discussion. The difference between income from investments in the DCF calculation and total investment income as reported in the Statement of Operations, is reconciled as follows: (1) the Statement of Operations, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), recognizes distributions and dividend income from MLPs, common stock and other investments on their ex-dates, whereas the DCF calculation may reflect distributions and dividend income on their pay dates; (2) GAAP recognizes that a significant portion of the cash distributions received from MLPs, common stock and other investments are characterized as a return of capital and therefore excluded from investment income, whereas the DCF calculation includes the return of capital; (3) income from investments in the DCF calculation includes the value of dividends paid-in-kind (additional stock or units), whereas such amounts are not included as income for GAAP purposes; and (4) net premiums on options written (premiums received less amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options) with expiration dates during the fiscal quarter are included in the DCF calculation, whereas GAAP recognizes the net effect of options written as realized and unrealized gains (losses).
Net Investment Income (Loss) on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF for 2nd quarter 2017 (in thousands):
YTD 2017 | 2nd Qtr 2017 | ||||||
Net Investment Loss | $ | (442 | ) | $ | (118 | ) | |
Adjustments to reconcile to DCF: | |||||||
Net premiums on options written | 2,410 | 1,135 | |||||
Distributions characterized | |||||||
as return of capital | 4,731 | 2,352 | |||||
Dividends paid in stock | 623 | 238 | |||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 28 | 14 | |||||
DCF | $ | 7,350 | $ | 3,621 |
Leverage
The funds leverage utilization increased slightly during 2nd quarter 2017 and represented 24.2% of total assets at May 31, 2017. The fund has maintained compliance with its applicable coverage ratios. At quarter-end, approximately 76% of the leverage cost was fixed, the weighted-average maturity was 2.6 years and the weighted-average annual rate on leverage was 3.35%. These rates will vary in the future as a result of changing floating rates, utilization of the funds credit facility and as leverage matures or is redeemed.
Please see the Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding critical accounting policies, results of operations, leverage and other important fund information.
For further information regarding the calculation of distributable cash flow and distributions to stockholders, as well as a discussion of the tax impact on distributions, please visit www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
(unaudited) |
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TTP Key Financial
Data (supplemental unaudited
information)
(dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise
indicated)
The information presented below regarding Distributable Cash Flow and Selected Financial Information is supplemental non-GAAP financial information, which the fund believes is meaningful to understanding operating performance. The Distributable Cash Flow Ratios include the functional equivalent of EBITDA for non-investment companies, and the fund believes they are an important supplemental measure of performance and promote comparisons from period-to-period. This information is supplemental, is not inclusive of required financial disclosures (e.g. Total Expense Ratio), and should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements.
2016 | 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q2(1) | Q3(1) | Q4(1) | Q1(1) | Q2(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total Income from Investments | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends and distributions from investments, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
net of foreign taxes withheld | $ | 3,685 | $ | 3,855 | $ | 3,606 | $ | 3,594 | $ | 3,778 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends paid in stock | 421 | 433 | 444 | 385 | 238 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net premiums on options written | 1,238 | 1,219 | 1,284 | 1,275 | 1,135 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 5,344 | 5,507 | 5,334 | 5,254 | 5,151 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses Before Leverage Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees, net of fees waived | 643 | 742 | 768 | 824 | 822 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 139 | 144 | 142 | 150 | 145 | ||||||||||||||||||||
782 | 886 | 910 | 974 | 967 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs | 4,562 | 4,621 | 4,424 | 4,280 | 4,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Leverage costs(2) | 536 | 536 | 544 | 551 | 563 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributable Cash Flow(3) | $ | 4,026 | $ | 4,085 | $ | 3,880 | $ | 3,729 | $ | 3,621 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
translation, for the period | $ | (6,676 | ) | $ | 1,927 | $ | 25,178 | $ | 2,316 | $ | (357 | ) | |||||||||||||
As a percent of average total assets(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 8.68 | % | 7.83 | % | 7.25 | % | 6.94 | % | 6.89 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs | 1.27 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.24 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.29 | % | |||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs | 7.41 | % | 6.57 | % | 6.01 | % | 5.65 | % | 5.60 | % | |||||||||||||||
As a percent of average net assets(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 11.87 | % | 10.10 | % | 9.38 | % | 8.77 | % | 8.88 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs | 1.74 | % | 1.63 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.63 | % | 1.67 | % | |||||||||||||||
Leverage costs | 1.19 | % | 0.98 | % | 0.96 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.97 | % | |||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow | 8.94 | % | 7.49 | % | 6.82 | % | 6.22 | % | 6.24 | % | |||||||||||||||
Selected Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock | $ | 4,081 | $ | 4,082 | $ | 4,082 | $ | 4,082 | $ | 4,081 | |||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock per share | 0.4075 | 0.4075 | 0.4075 | 0.4075 | 0.4075 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets, end of period(5) | 269,483 | 286,224 | 303,989 | 303,685 | 278,733 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average total assets during period(5)(6) | 244,963 | 279,684 | 295,803 | 307,063 | 296,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Leverage(7) | 65,100 | 65,000 | 66,600 | 66,700 | 67,400 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Leverage as a percent of total assets | 24.2 | % | 22.7 | % | 21.9 | % | 22.0 | % | 24.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), end of period | (5,987 | ) | 11,363 | 6,052 | 8,983 | (13,246 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | 202,587 | 218,368 | 234,539 | 235,779 | 210,076 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Average net assets during period(8) | 179,041 | 216,881 | 228,681 | 242,897 | 230,203 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | 20.23 | 21.80 | 23.42 | 23.54 | 20.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Market value per common share | 17.37 | 19.69 | 21.55 | 21.45 | 19.97 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding (000s) | 10,016 | 10,016 | 10,016 | 10,016 | 10,016 |
(1) | Q1 is the period from December through February. Q2 is the period from March through May. Q3 is the period from June through August. Q4 is the period from September through November. |
(2) | Leverage costs include interest expense, distributions to preferred stockholders and other recurring leverage expenses. |
(3) | Net investment income (loss) on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to Distributable Cash Flow (DCF): increased by net premiums on options written, the return of capital on distributions, the value of paid-in-kind distributions, the premium on redemption of senior notes and amortization of debt issuance costs. |
(4) |
Annualized. |
(5) |
Includes deferred issuance and offering costs on senior notes and preferred stock. |
(6) |
Computed by averaging month-end values within each period. |
(7) |
Leverage consists of senior notes, preferred stock and outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. |
(8) |
Computed by averaging daily net assets within each period. |
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2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise |
Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NDP) |
Fund description
NDP seeks a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions paid to stockholders. NDP invests primarily in equity securities of upstream North American energy companies that engage in the exploration and production of crude oil, condensate, natural gas and natural gas liquids that generally have a significant presence in North American oil and gas fields, including shale reservoirs.
Fund performance review
The funds market-based and NAV-based returns for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017 were -8.8% and -11.2%, respectively (including the reinvestment of distributions). Comparatively, the Tortoise North American Oil and Gas Producers IndexSM returned -11.3% for the same period. Although both negative, liquids producers underperformed natural gas producers, particularly those in Permian and Eagle Ford basins. The funds negative performance was somewhat mitigated by its exposure to midstream companies that it holds to execute its covered call strategy.
Second fiscal quarter highlights | ||
Distributions paid per share | $0.4375 | |
Distribution rate (as of 5/31/2017) | 12.1% | |
Quarter-over-quarter distribution increase | 0.0% | |
Year-over-year distribution increase | 0.0% | |
Cumulative distributions paid per share to stockholders | ||
since inception in July 2012 | $8.3125 | |
Market-based total return | (8.8)% | |
NAV-based total return | (11.2)% | |
Premium (discount) to NAV (as of 5/31/2017) | 5.9% |
The fund utilizes a covered call strategy, which seeks to generate income while reducing overall volatility. The premium income generated from this strategy helped to lower NAV volatility during the quarter. The notional amount of the funds covered calls averaged approximately 66.7% of total assets and their out-of-the-money percentage at the time written averaged approximately 8.5% during the fiscal quarter.
Unlike the fund return, index return is pre-expenses.
Performance data quoted represent past performance: past performance does not guarantee future results. Like any other stock, total return and market value will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold, may be worth more or less than its original cost. Portfolio composition is subject to change due to ongoing management of the fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the fund or its adviser. See Schedule of Investments for portfolio weighting at the end of the fiscal quarter.
Key asset performance drivers
Top five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
Royal Dutch Shell plc | Upstream oil and gas producer | Large integrated high quality diversified company which held up well when commodity prices declined |
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. |
Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Solid refined product volumes |
BP PLC-Sponsored ADR | Upstream oil and gas producer | Large integrated high quality diversified company which held up well when commodity prices declined |
Rice Energy Inc. | Upstream natural gas producer | Northeast natural gas production growth supported by improved outlook on natural gas prices |
EQT Corporation | Upstream natural gas producer | Northeast natural gas production growth supported by improved outlook on natural gas prices |
Bottom five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation |
Upstream oil and natural gas producer | Concerns about Colorado drilling and regulatory outlook |
Pioneer Natural Resources Company |
Upstream liquids producer | Lower commodity prices negatively impacted cash flow |
Devon Energy Corporation |
Upstream oil and natural gas producer | Lower commodity prices negatively impacted cash flow |
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. | Upstream oil and natural gas producer | Equity overhang due to high leverage and perceived need for acquisition |
SM Energy Company | Upstream oil and natural gas producer | Continue to miss consensus earnings estimates |
(unaudited) |
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Tortoise |
Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NDP) (continued) |
Distributable cash flow and distributions
Distributable cash flow (DCF) is income from investments less expenses. Income from investments includes the amount received as cash or paid-in-kind distributions from investments and dividend payments on short-term investments. Income also includes the premiums received from sales of covered call options, net of amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options. The total expenses include current or anticipated operating expenses and leverage costs.
Distributions received from investments decreased approximately 6.3% as compared to 1st quarter 2017, primarily due to lower net premiums on options written. Operating expenses, consisting primarily of fund advisory fees, decreased approximately 3.5% during the quarter due to lower asset-based fees. Total leverage costs increased approximately 13.5% as compared to 1st quarter 2017, primarily due to an increase in interest rates during the quarter. As a result of the changes in income and expenses, DCF decreased by approximately 7.5% as compared to 1st quarter 2017. In addition, the fund had net realized losses on investments of $6.1 million during 2nd quarter 2017.
The fund maintained its quarterly distribution of $0.4375 per share during 2nd quarter 2017, which was equal to the distribution paid in the prior quarter and 2nd quarter 2016. The fund may designate a portion of its distributions as capital gains and may also distribute additional capital gains in the last calendar quarter of the year if necessary to meet minimum annual distribution requirements and to avoid being subject to excise taxes. The fund has paid cumulative distributions to stockholders of $8.3125 per share since its inception in July 2012.
The Key Financial Data table discloses the calculation of DCF and should be read in conjunction with this discussion. The difference between income from investments in the DCF calculation and total investment income as reported in the Statement of Operations, is reconciled as follows: (1) the Statement of Operations, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), recognizes distributions and dividend income from MLPs, common stock and other investments on their ex-dates, whereas the DCF calculation may reflect distributions and dividend income on their pay dates; (2) GAAP recognizes that a significant portion of the cash distributions received from MLPs, common stock and other investments are characterized as a return of capital and therefore excluded from investment income, whereas the DCF calculation includes the return of capital; (3) income from investments in the DCF calculation includes the value of dividends paid-in-kind (additional stock or units), whereas such amounts are not included as income for GAAP purposes; and (4) net premiums on options written (premiums received less amounts paid to buy back out-of-the-money options) with expiration dates during fiscal quarter are included in the DCF calculation, whereas GAAP recognizes the net effect of options written as realized and unrealized gains (losses).
Net Investment Income (Loss) on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF for 2nd quarter 2017 (in thousands):
YTD 2017 | 2nd Qtr 2017 | |||||||
Net Investment Loss | $ | (1,459 | ) | $ | (577 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile to DCF: | ||||||||
Net premiums on options written | 11,174 | 5,425 | ||||||
Distributions characterized | ||||||||
as return of capital | 2,037 | 876 | ||||||
Dividends paid in stock | 429 | 130 | ||||||
DCF | $ | 12,181 | $ | 5,854 |
Leverage
The funds leverage utilization decreased slightly as compared to 1st quarter 2017. The fund utilizes all floating rate leverage that had an interest rate of 1.86% and represented 24.5% of total assets at quarter-end. The fund has maintained compliance with its applicable coverage ratios. The interest rate on the funds leverage will vary in the future along with changing floating rates.
Please see the Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding critical accounting policies, results of operations, leverage and other important fund information.
For further information regarding the calculation of distributable cash flow and distributions to stockholders, as well as a discussion of the tax impact on distributions, please visit www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
(unaudited) |
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14 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
NDP Key
Financial Data (supplemental unaudited information) |
The information presented below regarding Distributable Cash Flow and Selected Financial Information is supplemental non-GAAP financial information, which the fund believes is meaningful to understanding operating performance. The Distributable Cash Flow Ratios include the functional equivalent of EBITDA for non-investment companies, and the fund believes they are an important supplemental measure of performance and promote comparisons from period-to-period. This information is supplemental, is not inclusive of required financial disclosures (e.g. Total Expense Ratio), and should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements.
2016 | 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q2(1) | Q3(1) | Q4(1) | Q1(1) | Q2(1) | |||||||||||||||||
Total Income from Investments | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions and dividends from investments, | |||||||||||||||||||||
net of foreign taxes withheld | $ | 1,615 | $ | 1,457 | $ | 1,363 | $ | 1,494 | $ | 1,516 | |||||||||||
Dividends paid in stock | 278 | 285 | 293 | 299 | 129 | ||||||||||||||||
Net premiums on options written | 6,090 | 5,863 | 5,645 | 5,749 | 5,425 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 7,983 | 7,605 | 7,301 | 7,542 | 7,070 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses Before Leverage Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees, net of fees waived | 661 | 737 | 749 | 820 | 791 | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 161 | 174 | 151 | 144 | 140 | ||||||||||||||||
822 | 911 | 900 | 964 | 931 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs | 7,161 | 6,694 | 6,401 | 6,578 | 6,139 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage costs(2) | 191 | 199 | 212 | 251 | 285 | ||||||||||||||||
Distributable Cash Flow(3) | $ | 6,970 | $ | 6,495 | $ | 6,189 | $ | 6,327 | $ | 5,854 | |||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | |||||||||||||||||||||
translation, for the period | $ | (23,227 | ) | $ | (690 | ) | $ | 4,490 | $ | 5,898 | $ | (6,084 | ) | ||||||||
As a percent of average total assets(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 12.02 | % | 10.29 | % | 9.58 | % | 9.86 | % | 9.70 | % | |||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs | 1.24 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.28 | % | |||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs | 10.78 | % | 9.06 | % | 8.40 | % | 8.60 | % | 8.42 | % | |||||||||||
As a percent of average net assets(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 15.67 | % | 13.00 | % | 12.31 | % | 12.36 | % | 12.60 | % | |||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs | 1.61 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.52 | % | 1.58 | % | 1.66 | % | |||||||||||
Leverage costs | 0.37 | % | 0.34 | % | 0.36 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.51 | % | |||||||||||
Distributable cash flow | 13.69 | % | 11.10 | % | 10.43 | % | 10.37 | % | 10.43 | % | |||||||||||
Selected Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock | $ | 6,351 | $ | 6,350 | $ | 6,351 | $ | 6,351 | $ | 6,360 | |||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock per share | 0.4375 | 0.4375 | 0.4375 | 0.4375 | 0.4375 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets, end of period | 287,532 | 301,460 | 319,343 | 297,341 | 264,083 | ||||||||||||||||
Average total assets during period(5) | 264,154 | 294,100 | 306,669 | 310,231 | 289,030 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage(6) | 62,600 | 64,000 | 63,800 | 65,100 | 64,600 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage as a percent of total assets | 21.8 | % | 21.2 | % | 20.0 | % | 21.9 | % | 24.5 | % | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), end of period | (27,486 | ) | (7,816 | ) | 1,717 | (16,339 | ) | (40,654 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | 222,159 | 235,472 | 246,088 | 230,201 | 198,379 | ||||||||||||||||
Average net assets during period(7) | 202,667 | 232,775 | 238,453 | 247,529 | 222,615 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | 15.30 | 16.22 | 16.95 | 15.84 | 13.63 | ||||||||||||||||
Market value per common share | 13.71 | 15.61 | 15.85 | 16.33 | 14.43 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding (000s) | 14,516 | 14,516 | 14,516 | 14,537 | 14,559 |
(1) | Q1 is the period from December through February. Q2 is the period from March through May. Q3 is the period from June through August. Q4 is the period from September through November. |
(2) | Leverage costs include interest expense and other recurring leverage expenses. |
(3) | Net investment income (loss) on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to Distributable Cash Flow (DCF): increased by net premiums on options written, the return of capital on distributions and the value of paid-in-kind distributions. |
(4) | Annualized. |
(5) | Computed by averaging month-end values within each period. |
(6) | Leverage consists of outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. |
(7) | Computed by averaging daily net assets within each period. |
Tortoise Capital Advisors | 15 |
Tortoise |
Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (TPZ) |
Fund description
TPZ seeks to provide a high level of current income to stockholders, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation. TPZ seeks to invest primarily in fixed income and dividend-paying equity securities of power and energy infrastructure companies that provide stable and defensive characteristics throughout economic cycles.
Fund performance review
The funds market-based and NAV-based returns for the fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2017 were -1.6% and -4.3%, respectively (including the reinvestment of distributions). Comparatively, the TPZ Benchmark Composite* returned -0.7% for the same period. Lower commodity prices weighed on market sentiment causing negative performance for the energy sector, including pipeline companies, and the fund. Performance was helped by the funds focus on power and utilities which had positive performance for the fiscal quarter due to lower interest rates. Negative performance was further mitigated by the funds energy fixed income holdings as they outperformed energy equities throughout the fiscal quarter.
Second fiscal quarter highlights | ||
Monthly distributions paid per share | $0.1250 | |
Distribution rate (as of 5/31/2017) | 6.9% | |
Quarter-over-quarter distribution increase | 0.0% | |
Year-over-year distribution increase | 0.0% | |
Cumulative distribution to stockholders | ||
since inception in July 2009 | $13.0250 | |
Market-based total return | (1.6)% | |
NAV-based total return | (4.3)% | |
Premium (discount) to NAV (as of 5/31/2017) | (5.9)% |
* | The TPZ Benchmark Composite includes the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Energy Index (CIEN), the BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Electricity Index (CUEL) and the Tortoise MLP Index® (TMLP). It is comprised of a blend of 70% fixed income and 30% equity securities issued by companies in the power and energy infrastructure sectors. |
Please refer to the inside front cover of the report for important information about the funds distribution policy.
Unlike the fund return, index return is pre-expenses.
Performance data quoted represent past performance; past performance does not guarantee future results. Like any other stock, total return and market value will fluctuate so that an investment, when sold, may be worth more or less than its original cost. Portfolio composition is subject to change due to ongoing management of the fund. References to specific securities or sectors should not be construed as a recommendation by the fund or its adviser. See Schedule of Investments for portfolio weighting at the end of the fiscal quarter.
Key asset performance drivers
Top five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. |
Midstream refined product pipeline MLP | Solid refined product volumes |
The Williams Companies, Inc. (fixed income) |
Midstream gathering and processing company | Visibility to stronger balance sheet post divestitures and defensive fixed income security |
The AES Corporation (fixed income) |
Utilities | Regulated business model and defensive fixed income security |
TransCanada Corporation (fixed income) |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline company | Regulated pipeline business model and defensive fixed income security |
ONEOK Partners, L.P. | Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Acquisition by parent company ONEOK, Inc. |
Bottom five contributors | Company type | Performance driver |
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. | Midstream crude oil pipeline company | Increased competition for Permian crude oil pipelines and equity offering |
Targa Resources Corp. | Midstream gathering and processing company | Lower commodity prices negatively impacted non fee-based contracts |
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. |
Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline MLP | Concerns about access to capital and project execution timeline |
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. |
Midstream crude oil pipeline MLP | Large weight in declining market |
ONEOK, Inc. | Midstream natural gas/natural gas liquids pipeline company | Acquiring limited partner at a premium |
(unaudited) |
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16 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Distributable cash flow and distributions
Distributable cash flow (DCF) is income from investments less expenses. Income from investments includes the accrued interest from corporate bonds, cash distributions and paid-in-kind distributions from master limited partnerships (MLPs) and other equity investments and dividends earned from short-term investments. The total expenses include current or anticipated operating expenses and leverage costs.
Distributions received from investments decreased approximately 3.1% as compared to 1st quarter 2017 mainly due to decreased distribution rates on several of the funds investments partially offset by the impact of trading activity during the quarter. Operating expenses, consisting primarily of fund advisory fees, increased slightly during the quarter. Total leverage costs increased approximately 11.6% as compared to 1st quarter 2017, primarily due to an increase in interest rates during the quarter. As a result of the changes in income and expenses, DCF decreased approximately 5.4% as compared to 1st quarter 2017. In addition, the fund had net realized gains on investments of $5.0 million during 2nd quarter 2017.
The fund paid monthly distributions of $0.125 per share during 2nd quarter 2017, which was unchanged over the prior quarter and 2nd quarter 2016. The fund may designate a portion of its distributions as capital gains and may also distribute additional capital gains in the last calendar quarter of the year if necessary to meet minimum annual distribution requirements and to avoid being subject to excise taxes. The funds Board of Directors has declared monthly distributions of $0.125 per share to be paid during 3rd quarter 2017. The funds distribution policy is described on the inside front cover of this report. The fund has paid cumulative distributions to stockholders of $13.025 per share since its inception in July 2009.
The Key Financial Data table discloses the calculation of DCF and should be read in conjunction with this discussion. The difference between income from investments in the DCF calculation and total investment income as reported in the Statement of Operations, is reconciled as follows: (1) U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), recognizes distribution income from MLPs, common stock and other investments on their ex-dates, whereas the DCF calculation may reflect distribution income on their pay dates; (2) GAAP recognizes that a significant portion of the cash distributions received from MLPs, common stock and other investments are characterized as a return of capital and therefore excluded from investment income, whereas the DCF calculation includes the return of capital; (3) income from investments in the DCF calculation includes the value of dividends paid-in-kind (additional stock or units), whereas such amounts are not included as income for GAAP purposes; and (4) amortization of premium or discount for all securities is calculated using the yield to worst methodology for GAAP purposes while yield to call is used in calculating amortization for long-dated hybrid securities in the DCF calculation. The treatment of expenses in the DCF calculation also differs from what is reported in the Statement of Operations. In addition to the total operating expenses, including fee waiver, as disclosed in the Statement of Operations, the DCF calculation reflects interest expense and realized and unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swap settlements as leverage costs.
Net Investment Income (Loss) on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to DCF for 2nd quarter 2017 (in thousands):
YTD 2017 | 2nd Qtr 2017 | |||||||
Net Investment Income | $ | 1,987 | $ | 921 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile to DCF: | ||||||||
Dividends paid in stock | 426 | 162 | ||||||
Distributions characterized | ||||||||
as return of capital | 2,604 | 1,353 | ||||||
Interest rate swap expenses | (86 | ) | (39 | ) | ||||
Change in amortization methodology | 13 | 6 | ||||||
DCF | $ | 4,944 | $ | 2,403 |
Leverage
The funds leverage utilization increased slightly as compared to 1st quarter 2017 and represented 24.0% of total assets at May 31, 2017. The fund has maintained compliance with its applicable coverage ratios. At quarter-end, including the impact of interest rate swaps, approximately 41% of the leverage cost was fixed, the weighted-average maturity was 0.9 years and the weighted-average annual rate on leverage was 2.11%. These rates will vary in the future as a result of changing floating rates and as swaps mature or are redeemed.
Please see the Financial Statements and Notes to Financial Statements for additional detail regarding critical accounting policies, results of operations, leverage and other important fund information.
For further information regarding the calculation of distributable cash flow and distributions to stockholders, as well as a discussion of the tax impact on distributions, please visit www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
(unaudited) |
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TPZ Key
Financial Data (supplemental unaudited information) |
The information presented below regarding Distributable Cash Flow and Selected Financial Information is supplemental non-GAAP financial information, which the fund believes is meaningful to understanding operating performance. The Distributable Cash Flow Ratios include the functional equivalent of EBITDA for non-investment companies, and the fund believes they are an important supplemental measure of performance and promote comparisons from period-to-period. This information is supplemental, is not inclusive of required financial disclosures (e.g. Total Expense Ratio), and should be read in conjunction with the full financial statements.
2016 | 2017 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Q2(1) | Q3(1) | Q4(1) | Q1(1) | Q2(1) | |||||||||||||||||
Total Income from Investments | |||||||||||||||||||||
Interest earned on corporate bonds | $ | 1,616 | $ | 1,605 | $ | 1,537 | $ | 1,519 | $ | 1,508 | |||||||||||
Distributions and dividends from investments, | |||||||||||||||||||||
net of foreign taxes withheld | 1,631 | 1,738 | 1,620 | 1,650 | 1,657 | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends paid in stock | 250 | 251 | 258 | 264 | 162 | ||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 3,497 | 3,594 | 3,415 | 3,433 | 3,327 | ||||||||||||||||
Operating Expenses Before Leverage Costs | |||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 453 | 499 | 503 | 518 | 525 | ||||||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 148 | 153 | 140 | 133 | 130 | ||||||||||||||||
601 | 652 | 643 | 651 | 655 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs | 2,896 | 2,942 | 2,772 | 2,782 | 2,672 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage costs(2) | 228 | 230 | 221 | 241 | 269 | ||||||||||||||||
Distributable Cash Flow(3) | $ | 2,668 | $ | 2,712 | $ | 2,551 | $ | 2,541 | $ | 2,403 | |||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | |||||||||||||||||||||
translation, for the period | $ | 67 | $ | 3,840 | $ | 8,066 | $ | 3,005 | $ | 5,008 | |||||||||||
As a percent of average total assets(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 7.32 | % | 6.82 | % | 6.39 | % | 6.30 | % | 5.99 | % | |||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs | 1.26 | % | 1.24 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.18 | % | |||||||||||
Distributable cash flow before leverage costs | 6.06 | % | 5.58 | % | 5.19 | % | 5.10 | % | 4.81 | % | |||||||||||
As a percent of average net assets(4) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total from investments | 10.03 | % | 9.02 | % | 8.37 | % | 8.13 | % | 7.84 | % | |||||||||||
Operating expenses before leverage costs | 1.72 | % | 1.64 | % | 1.58 | % | 1.54 | % | 1.54 | % | |||||||||||
Leverage costs | 0.65 | % | 0.58 | % | 0.54 | % | 0.57 | % | 0.63 | % | |||||||||||
Distributable cash flow | 7.66 | % | 6.80 | % | 6.25 | % | 6.02 | % | 5.67 | % | |||||||||||
Selected Financial Information | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock | $ | 2,607 | $ | 2,607 | $ | 2,607 | $ | 2,607 | $ | 2,607 | |||||||||||
Distributions paid on common stock per share | 0.3750 | 0.3750 | 0.3750 | 0.3750 | 0.3750 | ||||||||||||||||
Total assets, end of period | 205,150 | 213,243 | 217,415 | 223,313 | 213,441 | ||||||||||||||||
Average total assets during period(5) | 190,095 | 209,610 | 215,113 | 220,830 | 220,356 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage(6) | 52,700 | 50,700 | 50,600 | 51,100 | 51,300 | ||||||||||||||||
Leverage as a percent of total assets | 25.7 | % | 23.8 | % | 23.3 | % | 22.9 | % | 24.0 | % | |||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation, end of period | 25,113 | 32,831 | 30,817 | 34,896 | 21,461 | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets, end of period | 151,382 | 161,615 | 166,073 | 171,566 | 161,413 | ||||||||||||||||
Average net assets during period(7) | 138,638 | 158,507 | 164,170 | 171,188 | 168,319 | ||||||||||||||||
Net asset value per common share | 21.78 | 23.25 | 23.89 | 24.68 | 23.22 | ||||||||||||||||
Market value per common share | 18.86 | 21.57 | 21.43 | 22.56 | 21.84 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding (000s) | 6,951 | 6,951 | 6,951 | 6,951 | 6,951 |
(1) | Q1 is the period from December through February. Q2 is the period from March through May. Q3 is the period from June through August. Q4 is the period from September through November. |
(2) | Leverage costs include interest expense, interest rate swap expenses and other recurring leverage expenses. |
(3) | Net investment income (loss) on the Statement of Operations is adjusted as follows to reconcile to Distributable Cash Flow (DCF): increased by the return of capital on distributions, the value of paid-in-kind distributions and the change in methodology for calculating amortization of premiums or discounts; and decreased by realized and unrealized gains (losses) on interest rate swap settlements. |
(4) | Annualized. |
(5) | Computed by averaging month-end values within each period. |
(6) | Leverage consists of outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility. |
(7) | Computed by averaging daily net assets within each period. |
18 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
TYG Schedule
of Investments (unaudited) |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||
Master Limited Partnerships 181.4%(1) | ||||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 32.9%(1) | ||||||
United States 32.9%(1) | ||||||
Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. | 2,287,373 | $ | 37,878,897 | |||
Genesis Energy L.P. | 2,514,842 | 78,437,922 | ||||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 6,378,143 | 168,893,227 | ||||
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. | 1,113,567 | 33,217,704 | ||||
Tesoro Logistics LP | 2,676,299 | 141,790,321 | ||||
460,218,071 | ||||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 65.1%(1) | ||||||
United States 65.1%(1) | ||||||
Dominion Midstream Partners, LP | 1,452,776 | 41,622,032 | ||||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.(2) | 11,786,063 | 256,464,731 | ||||
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 6,886,458 | 184,625,939 | ||||
EQT Midstream Partners, LP | 1,628,242 | 120,099,130 | ||||
ONEOK Partners, L.P. | 2,971,418 | 145,332,054 | ||||
Spectra Energy Partners, LP | 1,829,938 | 78,943,525 | ||||
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP | 1,701,776 | 84,408,090 | ||||
911,495,501 | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 42.2%(1) | ||||||
United States 42.2%(1) | ||||||
Antero Midstream Partners LP | 1,660,647 | 57,524,812 | ||||
DCP Midstream Partners, LP | 1,654,875 | 55,901,677 | ||||
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP | 4,587,525 | 77,850,299 | ||||
MPLX LP | 2,421,079 | 80,016,661 | ||||
Noble Midstream Partners LP | 418,670 | 19,254,633 | ||||
Rice Midstream Partners LP | 2,649,273 | 64,933,681 | ||||
Western Gas Partners, LP | 2,849,396 | 158,796,839 | ||||
Williams Partners L.P. | 1,966,643 | 77,033,406 | ||||
591,312,008 | ||||||
Refined Product Pipelines 41.2%(1) | ||||||
United States 41.2%(1) | ||||||
Buckeye Partners, L.P. | 2,643,130 | 169,160,320 | ||||
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. | 1,813,846 | 59,421,595 | ||||
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 2,839,689 | 206,133,025 | ||||
NuStar Energy L.P. | 1,225,315 | 55,849,858 | ||||
Phillips 66 Partners LP | 946,859 | 46,888,458 | ||||
Valero Energy Partners LP | 888,135 | 40,152,583 | ||||
577,605,839 | ||||||
Total Master Limited Partnerships | ||||||
(Cost $2,031,678,219) | 2,540,631,419 | |||||
Preferred Stock 3.0%(1) | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 1.7%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.7%(1) | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp., 9.500%(3)(4) | 21,758 | 24,379,065 | ||||
Oil and Gas Production 1.3%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.3%(1) | ||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, | ||||||
7.500%, 06/07/2018 | 392,800 | 17,027,880 | ||||
Total Preferred Stock | ||||||
(Cost $36,118,521) | 41,406,945 | |||||
Short-Term Investment 0.0%(1) | ||||||
United States Investment Company 0.0%(1) | ||||||
Government & Agency Portfolio Institutional Class, | ||||||
0.71%(5) (Cost $384,039) | 384,039 | 384,039 | ||||
Total Investments 184.4%(1) | ||||||
(Cost $2,068,180,779) | 2,582,422,403 | |||||
Interest Rate Swap Contracts (0.0)%(1) | ||||||
$15,000,000 notional net unrealized depreciation(6) | (313,832 | ) | ||||
Other Assets and Liabilities 0.1%(1) | 1,089,849 | |||||
Deferred Tax Liability (34.4)%(1) | (481,846,149 | ) | ||||
Credit Facility Borrowings (8.8)%(1) | (123,200,000 | ) | ||||
Senior Notes (29.5)%(1) | (412,500,000 | ) | ||||
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock | ||||||
at Liquidation Value (11.8)%(1) | (165,000,000 | ) | ||||
Total Net Assets Applicable to | ||||||
Common Stockholders 100.0%(1) | $ | 1,400,652,271 |
(1) | Calculated as a percentage of net assets applicable to common stockholders. |
(2) | A portion of the security is segregated as collateral for the unrealized depreciation of interest rate swap contracts of $313,832. |
(3) | Restricted securities have a total fair value of $24,379,065, which represents 1.7% of net assets. See Note 6 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(4) | Securities have been valued in accordance with fair value procedures, as more fully described in Note 2 to the financial statements. |
(5) | Rate indicated is the current yield as of May 31, 2017. |
(6) | See Note 11 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
See accompanying Notes to
Financial Statements. |
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NTG Schedule of Investments (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||
Master Limited Partnerships 167.4%(1) | ||||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 30.3%(1) | ||||||
United States 30.3%(1) | ||||||
Enbridge Energy Partners, L.P. | 1,341,991 | $ | 22,223,371 | |||
Genesis Energy L.P. | 1,442,424 | 44,989,205 | ||||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 4,022,304 | 106,510,610 | ||||
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. | 600,405 | 17,910,081 | ||||
Tesoro Logistics LP | 1,450,409 | 76,842,669 | ||||
268,475,936 | ||||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 63.4%(1) | ||||||
United States 63.4%(1) | ||||||
Dominion Energy Midstream | ||||||
Partners, LP | 1,202,231 | 34,443,918 | ||||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. | 7,068,994 | 153,821,309 | ||||
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 4,502,106 | 120,701,462 | ||||
EQT Midstream Partners, LP | 911,273 | 67,215,496 | ||||
ONEOK Partners, L.P. | 1,748,754 | 85,531,558 | ||||
Spectra Energy Partners, LP | 1,022,156 | 44,095,810 | ||||
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP | 1,135,235 | 56,307,656 | ||||
562,117,209 | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 45.5%(1) | ||||||
United States 45.5%(1) | ||||||
Antero Midstream Partners LP | 725,846 | 25,143,305 | ||||
DCP Midstream Partners, LP | 1,641,517 | 55,450,444 | ||||
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP | 3,383,588 | 57,419,488 | ||||
MPLX LP | 1,538,726 | 50,854,894 | ||||
Noble Midstream Partners LP | 245,420 | 11,286,866 | ||||
Rice Midstream Partners LP | 1,588,938 | 38,944,870 | ||||
Western Gas Partners, LP | 1,671,813 | 93,170,139 | ||||
Williams Partners L.P. | 1,828,781 | 71,633,352 | ||||
403,903,358 | ||||||
Refined Product Pipelines 28.2%(1) | ||||||
United States 28.2%(1) | ||||||
Buckeye Partners, L.P. | 1,544,576 | 98,852,864 | ||||
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. | 969,076 | 31,746,930 | ||||
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 869,301 | 63,102,560 | ||||
Nustar Energy L.P. | 711,451 | 32,427,937 | ||||
Phillips 66 Partners LP | 310,784 | 15,390,024 | ||||
Valero Energy Partners LP | 187,891 | 8,494,552 | ||||
250,014,867 | ||||||
Total Master Limited Partnerships | ||||||
(Cost $1,296,770,120) | 1,484,511,370 | |||||
Preferred Stock 2.5%(1) | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 1.5%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.5%(1) | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp., 9.500%(2)(3) | 12,252 | 13,727,930 | ||||
Oil and Gas Production 1.0%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.0%(1) | ||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, | ||||||
7.500%, 06/07/2018 | 199,500 | 8,648,325 | ||||
Total Preferred Stock | ||||||
(Cost $19,407,795) | 22,376,255 | |||||
Short-Term Investment 0.0%(1) | ||||||
United States Investment Company 0.0%(1) | ||||||
Government & Agency Portfolio Institutional Class, | ||||||
0.71%(4) (Cost $251,683) | 251,683 | 251,683 | ||||
Total Investments 169.9%(1) | ||||||
(Cost $1,316,429,598) | 1,507,139,308 | |||||
Other Assets and Liabilities (0.4)%(1) | (3,146,529 | ) | ||||
Deferred Tax Liability (19.6)%(1) | (174,328,527 | ) | ||||
Credit Facility Borrowings (5.5)%(1) | (48,700,000 | ) | ||||
Senior Notes (32.0)%(1) | (284,000,000 | ) | ||||
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock | ||||||
at Liquidation Value (12.4)%(1) | (110,000,000 | ) | ||||
Total Net Assets Applicable to | ||||||
Common Stockholders 100.0%(1) | $ | 886,964,252 |
(1) | Calculated as a percentage of net assets applicable to common stockholders. |
(2) | Restricted securities have a total fair value of $13,727,930, which represents 1.5% of net assets. See Note 6 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(3) | Securities have been valued in accordance with fair value procedures, as more fully described in Note 2 to the financial statements. |
(4) | Rate indicated is the current yield as of May 31, 2017. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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TTP Schedule of Investments (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | ||||
Common Stock 90.4%(1) | |||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 35.6%(1) | |||||
Canada 8.2%(1) | |||||
Inter Pipeline Ltd. | 502,133 | $ | 9,943,412 | ||
Pembina Pipeline Corporation | 226,342 | 7,233,360 | |||
United States 27.4%(1) | |||||
Enbridge Inc. | 641,445 | 24,702,047 | |||
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. | 913,432 | 24,361,232 | |||
SemGroup Corporation | 273,746 | 8,486,126 | |||
74,726,177 | |||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 14.6%(1) | |||||
United States 14.6%(1) | |||||
EnLink Midstream, LLC | 530,288 | 9,041,410 | |||
Targa Resources Corp. | 263,924 | 12,122,029 | |||
Williams Companies, Inc. | 333,567 | 9,540,016 | |||
30,703,455 | |||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 23.3%(1) | |||||
Canada 11.7%(1) | |||||
Keyera Corp. | 58,564 | 1,742,808 | |||
TransCanada Corporation | 490,727 | 22,794,269 | |||
United States 11.6%(1) | |||||
ONEOK, Inc. | 335,302 | 16,657,803 | |||
Tallgrass Energy GP, LP | 297,750 | 7,673,018 | |||
48,867,898 | |||||
Oil and Gas Production 12.2%(1) | |||||
United States 12.2%(1) | |||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation(2) | 9,400 | 474,982 | |||
Antero Resources Corporation(2)(3) | 36,400 | 748,748 | |||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation(2) | 115,500 | 2,562,945 | |||
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(2)(3) | 36,600 | 803,004 | |||
Cimarex Energy Co.(2) | 16,100 | 1,731,716 | |||
Concho Resources Inc.(2)(3) | 24,400 | 3,093,432 | |||
Continental Resources, Inc.(2)(3) | 24,300 | 913,680 | |||
Diamondback Energy, Inc.(2)(3) | 9,900 | 918,324 | |||
EOG Resources, Inc.(2) | 52,500 | 4,741,275 | |||
EQT Corporation(2) | 8,100 | 447,687 | |||
Gulfport Energy Corporation(2)(3) | 30,200 | 433,370 | |||
Hess Corporation(2) | 7,400 | 339,586 | |||
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.(2)(3) | 53,500 | 628,625 | |||
Newfield Exploration Company(2)(3) | 27,200 | 883,456 | |||
Noble Energy, Inc.(2) | 36,300 | 1,041,447 | |||
Occidental Petroleum Corporation(2) | 7,200 | 424,296 | |||
PDC Energy, Inc.(2)(3) | 6,246 | 310,176 | |||
Pioneer Natural Resources Company(2) | 21,100 | 3,520,746 | |||
Range Resources Corporation(2) | 31,800 | 733,308 | |||
RSP Permian, Inc.(2)(3) | 23,400 | 832,806 | |||
25,583,609 | |||||
Refined Product Pipelines 4.7%(1) | |||||
United States 4.7%(1) | |||||
VTTI Energy Partners LP | 509,553 | 9,936,284 | |||
Total Common Stock | |||||
(Cost $205,972,919) | 189,817,423 | ||||
Master Limited Partnerships | |||||
and Related Companies 38.4%(1) | |||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 7.9%(1) | |||||
United States 7.9%(1) | |||||
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.(4) | 691,359 | 11,117,056 | |||
Genesis Energy L.P. | 76,499 | 2,386,004 | |||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 6,525 | 172,782 | |||
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. | 34,207 | 1,020,395 | |||
Tesoro Logistics LP | 36,548 | 1,936,313 | |||
16,632,550 | |||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 10.0%(1) | |||||
United States 10.0%(1) | |||||
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. | 43,645 | 743,711 | |||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. | 597,385 | 12,999,098 | |||
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 174,456 | 4,677,165 | |||
EQT Midstream Partners, LP | 20,323 | 1,499,024 | |||
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP | 20,140 | 998,944 | |||
20,917,942 | |||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 11.4%(1) | |||||
United States 11.4%(1) | |||||
DCP Midstream Partners, LP | 58,115 | 1,963,125 | |||
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP | 60,432 | 1,025,531 | |||
MPLX LP | 182,928 | 6,045,770 | |||
Noble Midstream Partners LP | 24,185 | 1,112,268 | |||
Rice Midstream Partners LP | 182,372 | 4,469,938 | |||
Western Gas Partners, LP | 23,522 | 1,310,881 | |||
Williams Partners L.P. | 206,466 | 8,087,273 | |||
24,014,786 | |||||
Refined Product Pipelines 9.1%(1) | |||||
United States 9.1%(1) | |||||
Buckeye Partners, L.P. | 71,433 | 4,571,712 | |||
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. | 96,994 | 3,177,523 | |||
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 35,211 | 2,555,967 | |||
NuStar Energy L.P. | 122,478 | 5,582,547 | |||
Phillips 66 Partners LP | 36,049 | 1,785,147 | |||
Valero Energy Partners LP | 31,129 | 1,407,342 | |||
19,080,238 | |||||
Total Master Limited Partnerships | |||||
and Related Companies (Cost $78,397,958) | 80,645,516 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||
Preferred Stock 3.5%(1) | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 1.1%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.1%(1) | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp., 9.500%(5)(6) | 2,108 | $ | 2,361,939 | |||
Oil and Gas Production 2.4%(1) | ||||||
United States 2.4%(1) | ||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, | ||||||
7.500%, 06/07/2018 | 39,500 | 1,712,325 | ||||
Hess Corporation, | ||||||
8.000%, 02/01/2019 | 60,000 | 3,365,400 | ||||
5,077,725 | ||||||
Total Preferred Stock | ||||||
(Cost $7,076,994) | 7,439,664 | |||||
Short-Term Investment 0.1%(1) | ||||||
United States Investment Company 0.1%(1) | ||||||
Government & Agency Portfolio Institutional Class, | ||||||
0.71%(7) (Cost $253,076) | 253,076 | 253,076 | ||||
Total Investments 132.4%(1) | ||||||
(Cost $291,700,947) | 278,155,679 | |||||
Total Value of Options Written | ||||||
(Premiums received $361,477) (0.0)%(1) | (65,652 | ) | ||||
Other Assets and Liabilities (0.3)%(1) | (613,979 | ) | ||||
Credit Facility Borrowings (8.3)%(1) | (17,400,000 | ) | ||||
Senior Notes (16.2)%(1) | (34,000,000 | ) | ||||
Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock | ||||||
at Liquidation Value (7.6)%(1) | (16,000,000 | ) | ||||
Total Net Assets Applicable to | ||||||
Common Stockholders 100.0%(1) | $ | 210,076,048 |
(1) | Calculated as a percentage of net assets applicable to common stockholders. |
(2) | All or a portion of the security represents cover for outstanding call option contracts written. |
(3) | Non-income producing security. |
(4) | Security distributions are paid-in-kind. |
(5) | Restricted securities have a total fair value of $2,361,939, which represents 1.1% of net assets. See Note 6 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(6) | Securities have been valued in accordance with fair value procedures, as more fully described in Note 2 to the financial statements. |
(7) | Rate indicated is the current yield as of May 31, 2017. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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TTP Schedule of Options Written (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Call Options Written | Expiration Date | Strike Price | Contracts | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | June 2017 | $ | 55.00 | 94 | $ | (846 | ) | ||||||||||
Antero Resources Corporation | June 2017 | 22.00 | 364 | (5,021 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation | June 2017 | 24.50 | 1,155 | (28,875 | ) | ||||||||||||
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. | June 2017 | 25.50 | 366 | (2,353 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. | June 2017 | 123.00 | 161 | (397 | ) | ||||||||||||
Concho Resources Inc. | June 2017 | 140.00 | 244 | (4,392 | ) | ||||||||||||
Continental Resources, Inc. | June 2017 | 45.00 | 243 | (1,701 | ) | ||||||||||||
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 108.25 | 99 | (660 | ) | ||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | June 2017 | 99.00 | 525 | (4,987 | ) | ||||||||||||
EQT Corporation | June 2017 | 60.00 | 81 | (1,215 | ) | ||||||||||||
Gulfport Energy Corporation | June 2017 | 17.10 | 302 | (493 | ) | ||||||||||||
Hess Corporation | June 2017 | 51.75 | 74 | (488 | ) | ||||||||||||
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. | June 2017 | 13.25 | 535 | (2,929 | ) | ||||||||||||
Newfield Exploration Company | June 2017 | 36.00 | 272 | (2,720 | ) | ||||||||||||
Noble Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 33.70 | 363 | (222 | ) | ||||||||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corporation | June 2017 | 64.00 | 72 | (216 | ) | ||||||||||||
PDC Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 55.00 | 62 | (775 | ) | ||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Company | June 2017 | 182.75 | 211 | (5,104 | ) | ||||||||||||
Range Resources Corporation | June 2017 | 27.00 | 318 | (1,590 | ) | ||||||||||||
RSP Permian, Inc. | June 2017 | 42.50 | 234 | (668 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Value of Call Options Written | |||||||||||||||||
(Premiums received $361,477) | $ | (65,652 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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NDP Schedule of Investments (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | ||||
Common Stock 94.7%(1) | |||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 0.0%(1) | |||||
United States 0.0%(1) | |||||
SemGroup Corporation | 344 | $ | 10,664 | ||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 0.6%(1) | |||||
United States 0.6%(1) | |||||
Targa Resources Corp. | 26,507 | 1,217,466 | |||
Oil and Gas Production 92.8%(1) | |||||
The Netherlands 3.2%(1) | |||||
Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR) | 114,500 | 6,229,945 | |||
United States 89.6%(1) | |||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation(2) | 117,100 | 5,917,063 | |||
Antero Resources Corporation(2)(3) | 310,410 | 6,385,134 | |||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation(2) | 357,700 | 7,937,363 | |||
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc.(2)(3) | 259,800 | 5,700,012 | |||
Centennial Resource Development, Inc.(3) | 117,239 | 1,827,756 | |||
Cimarex Energy Co.(2) | 76,000 | 8,174,560 | |||
Concho Resources Inc.(2)(3) | 98,443 | 12,480,604 | |||
Continental Resources, Inc.(2)(3) | 149,000 | 5,602,400 | |||
Devon Energy Corporation(2) | 258,534 | 8,784,985 | |||
Diamondback Energy, Inc.(2)(3) | 107,400 | 9,962,424 | |||
EOG Resources, Inc.(2) | 201,500 | 18,197,465 | |||
EQT Corporation(2) | 52,885 | 2,922,954 | |||
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc.(2)(3) | 208,446 | 2,968,271 | |||
Laredo Petroleum, Inc.(2)(3) | 334,300 | 3,928,025 | |||
Newfield Exploration Company(2)(3) | 233,400 | 7,580,832 | |||
Parsley Energy, Inc.(2)(3) | 247,600 | 7,341,340 | |||
PDC Energy, Inc.(2)(3) | 63,500 | 3,153,410 | |||
Pioneer Natural Resources Company(2) | 163,015 | 27,200,683 | |||
Range Resources Corporation(2) | 284,687 | 6,564,882 | |||
Rice Energy Inc.(2)(3) | 330,700 | 6,614,000 | |||
RSP Permian, Inc.(2)(3) | 245,000 | 8,719,550 | |||
SM Energy Company(2) | 189,700 | 3,219,209 | |||
Whiting Petroleum Corporation(3) | 27 | 191 | |||
WPX Energy, Inc.(2)(3) | 606,200 | 6,559,084 | |||
183,972,142 | |||||
Oil Services 1.3%(1) | |||||
United States 1.3%(1) | |||||
U.S. Silica Holdings, Inc.(2) | 69,000 | 2,622,000 | |||
Total Common Stock | |||||
(Cost $235,618,276) | 187,822,272 | ||||
Master Limited Partnerships | |||||
and Related Companies 36.2%(1) | |||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 8.1%(1) | |||||
United States 8.1%(1) | |||||
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.(4) | 377,194 | 6,065,285 | |||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 204,532 | 5,416,007 | |||
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. | 51,895 | 1,548,028 | |||
Tesoro Logistics LP | 57,607 | 3,052,019 | |||
16,081,339 | |||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 9.2%(1) | |||||
United States 9.2%(1) | |||||
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. | 44,365 | 755,980 | |||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. | 342,200 | 7,446,272 | |||
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 205,200 | 5,501,412 | |||
EQT GP Holdings, LP | 8,439 | 220,680 | |||
EQT Midstream Partners, LP | 24,303 | 1,792,589 | |||
Spectra Energy Partners, LP | 34,627 | 1,493,809 | |||
Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP | 20,140 | 998,944 | |||
18,209,686 | |||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 10.9%(1) | |||||
United States 10.9%(1) | |||||
Antero Midstream Partners LP | 75,672 | 2,621,278 | |||
DCP Midstream Partners, LP | 155,345 | 5,247,554 | |||
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP | 86,700 | 1,471,299 | |||
MPLX LP | 121,726 | 4,023,044 | |||
Noble Midstream Partners LP | 25,215 | 1,159,638 | |||
Rice Midstream Partners LP | 181,028 | 4,436,996 | |||
Western Gas Partners, LP | 17,480 | 974,161 | |||
Williams Partners L.P. | 42,688 | 1,672,089 | |||
21,606,059 | |||||
Refined Product Pipelines 8.0%(1) | |||||
United States 8.0%(1) | |||||
Buckeye Partners, L.P. | 49,673 | 3,179,072 | |||
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. | 100,261 | 3,284,551 | |||
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 40,587 | 2,946,210 | |||
NuStar Energy L.P. | 59,614 | 2,717,206 | |||
Phillips 66 Partners LP | 53,277 | 2,638,277 | |||
Valero Energy Partners LP | 26,106 | 1,180,252 | |||
15,945,568 | |||||
Total Master Limited Partnerships | |||||
and Related Companies (Cost $67,009,322) | 71,842,652 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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NDP Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) |
May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||
Preferred Stock 1.9%(1) | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 1.1%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.1%(1) | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp., 9.500%(5)(6) | 1,997 | $ | 2,237,567 | |||
Oil and Gas Production 0.8%(1) | ||||||
United States 0.8%(1) | ||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, | ||||||
7.500%, 06/07/2018 | 36,900 | 1,599,615 | ||||
Total Preferred Stock | ||||||
(Cost $3,351,513) | 3,837,182 | |||||
Short-Term Investment 0.2%(1) | ||||||
United States Investment Company 0.2%(1) | ||||||
Government & Agency Portfolio Institutional Class, | ||||||
0.71%(7) (Cost $299,448) | 299,448 | 299,448 | ||||
Total Investments 133.0%(1) | ||||||
(Cost $306,278,559) | 263,801,554 | |||||
Total Value of Options Written | ||||||
(Premiums received $2,073,470) (0.1)%(1) | (250,227 | ) | ||||
Other Assets and Liabilities (0.3)%(1) | (572,182 | ) | ||||
Credit Facility Borrowings (32.6)%(1) | (64,600,000 | ) | ||||
Total Net Assets Applicable to | ||||||
Common Stockholders 100.0%(1) | $ | 198,379,145 |
(1) | Calculated as a percentage of net assets applicable to common stockholders. |
(2) | All or a portion of the security represents cover for outstanding call option contracts written. |
(3) | Non-income producing security. |
(4) | Security distributions are paid-in-kind. |
(5) | Restricted securities have a total fair value of $2,237,567 which represents 1.1% of net assets. See Note 6 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(6) | Securities have been valued in accordance with fair value procedures, as more fully described in Note 2 to the financial statements. |
(7) | Rate indicated is the current yield as of May 31, 2017. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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NDP Schedule of Options Written (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Call Options Written | Expiration Date | Strike Price | Contracts | Fair Value | |||||||||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation | June 2017 | $ | 57.50 | 1,171 | $ | (2,342 | ) | ||||||||||
Antero Resources Corporation | June 2017 | 23.60 | 3,104 | (9,516 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation | June 2017 | 25.00 | 3,577 | (44,713 | ) | ||||||||||||
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc. | June 2017 | 26.50 | 2,598 | (7,177 | ) | ||||||||||||
Cimarex Energy Co. | June 2017 | 125.50 | 760 | (795 | ) | ||||||||||||
Concho Resources Inc. | June 2017 | 142.00 | 984 | (6,234 | ) | ||||||||||||
Continental Resources, Inc. | June 2017 | 45.00 | 1,490 | (10,430 | ) | ||||||||||||
Devon Energy Corporation | June 2017 | 41.00 | 2,585 | (2,585 | ) | ||||||||||||
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 110.00 | 1,074 | (3,222 | ) | ||||||||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | June 2017 | 100.50 | 2,015 | (8,206 | ) | ||||||||||||
EQT Corporation | June 2017 | 60.00 | 528 | (7,920 | ) | ||||||||||||
Extraction Oil & Gas, Inc. | June 2017 | 17.50 | 2,084 | (20,840 | ) | ||||||||||||
Laredo Petroleum, Inc. | June 2017 | 13.55 | 3,343 | (11,720 | ) | ||||||||||||
Newfield Exploration Company | June 2017 | 36.00 | 2,334 | (23,340 | ) | ||||||||||||
Parsley Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 34.00 | 2,476 | (6,411 | ) | ||||||||||||
PDC Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 57.25 | 635 | (4,808 | ) | ||||||||||||
Pioneer Natural Resources Company | June 2017 | 190.00 | 1,630 | (14,670 | ) | ||||||||||||
Range Resources Corporation | June 2017 | 27.50 | 2,846 | (11,746 | ) | ||||||||||||
Rice Energy Inc. | June 2017 | 23.00 | 3,307 | (24,802 | ) | ||||||||||||
RSP Permian, Inc. | June 2017 | 42.90 | 2,450 | (5,858 | ) | ||||||||||||
SM Energy Company | June 2017 | 23.00 | 1,897 | (674 | ) | ||||||||||||
US Silica Holdings Inc | June 2017 | 44.00 | 690 | (12,075 | ) | ||||||||||||
WPX Energy, Inc. | June 2017 | 13.40 | 6,062 | (10,143 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total Value of Call Options Written | |||||||||||||||||
(Premiums received $2,073,470) | $ | (250,227 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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TPZ Schedule of Investments (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Principal | ||||||
Amount | Fair Value | |||||
Corporate Bonds 68.5%(1) | ||||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 7.9%(1) | ||||||
Canada 4.2%(1) | ||||||
Enbridge Inc., | ||||||
4.250%, 12/01/2026 | $ | 2,000,000 | $ | 2,109,990 | ||
Gibson Energy Inc., | ||||||
6.750%, 07/15/2021(2) | 4,500,000 | 4,668,750 | ||||
United States 3.7%(1) | ||||||
SemGroup Corp., | ||||||
6.375%, 03/15/2025(2) | 6,000,000 | 5,925,000 | ||||
12,703,740 | ||||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 24.8%(1) | ||||||
Canada 4.5%(1) | ||||||
TransCanada Corporation, | ||||||
5.625%, 05/20/2075 | 7,000,000 | 7,332,500 | ||||
United States 20.3%(1) | ||||||
Cheniere Corp., | ||||||
7.000%, 06/30/2024 | 4,000,000 | 4,480,000 | ||||
Cheniere Corp., | ||||||
5.875%, 03/31/2025 | 2,000,000 | 2,147,500 | ||||
Columbia Pipeline Group, Inc., | ||||||
3.300%, 06/01/2020 | 2,000,000 | 2,046,622 | ||||
Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, | ||||||
5.450%, 07/15/2020(2) | 1,500,000 | 1,627,425 | ||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc., | ||||||
6.500%, 09/15/2020 | 4,000,000 | 4,474,632 | ||||
Midcontinent Express Pipeline LLC, | ||||||
6.700%, 09/15/2019(2) | 2,000,000 | 2,132,500 | ||||
ONEOK, Inc., | ||||||
4.250%, 02/01/2022 | 4,500,000 | 4,646,250 | ||||
ONEOK, Inc., | ||||||
7.500%, 09/01/2023 | 2,000,000 | 2,383,750 | ||||
Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, | ||||||
6.000%, 01/15/2019(2) | 4,000,000 | 4,197,520 | ||||
Ruby Pipeline, LLC, | ||||||
6.000%, 04/01/2022(2) | 1,500,000 | 1,603,889 | ||||
Southern Star Central Corp., | ||||||
5.125%, 07/15/2022(2) | 3,000,000 | 3,045,000 | ||||
40,117,588 | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 9.6%(1) | ||||||
United States 9.6%(1) | ||||||
Blue Racer Midstream, LLC, | ||||||
6.125%, 11/15/2022(2) | 4,000,000 | 4,110,000 | ||||
DCP Midstream LLC, | ||||||
9.750%, 03/15/2019(2) | 4,000,000 | 4,500,000 | ||||
The Williams Companies, Inc., | ||||||
7.875%, 09/01/2021 | 5,000,000 | 5,857,500 | ||||
The Williams Companies, Inc., | ||||||
4.550%, 06/24/2024 | 1,000,000 | 1,027,500 | ||||
15,495,000 | ||||||
Oil and Gas Production 5.1%(1) | ||||||
United States 5.1%(1) | ||||||
Carrizo Oil & Gas, Inc., | ||||||
7.500%, 09/15/2020 | 1,000,000 | 1,022,500 | ||||
EQT Corporation, | ||||||
8.125%, 06/01/2019 | 2,000,000 | 2,222,026 | ||||
Hess Corporation, | ||||||
4.300%, 04/01/2027 | 3,000,000 | 3,012,390 | ||||
PDC Energy Company, | ||||||
6.125%, 09/15/2024(2) | 2,000,000 | 2,045,000 | ||||
8,301,916 | ||||||
Power/Utility 18.4%(1) | ||||||
United States 18.4%(1) | ||||||
The AES Corporation, | ||||||
5.500%, 04/15/2025 | 4,000,000 | 4,160,000 | ||||
CMS Energy Corp., | ||||||
8.750%, 06/15/2019 | 5,185,000 | 5,867,968 | ||||
Dominion Resources, Inc., | ||||||
5.750%, 10/01/2054 | 4,000,000 | 4,190,000 | ||||
Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., | ||||||
6.400%, 09/15/2020(2) | 3,000,000 | 3,349,575 | ||||
Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., | ||||||
5.900%, 12/01/2021(2) | 2,000,000 | 2,246,100 | ||||
NRG Energy, Inc., | ||||||
6.250%, 07/15/2022 | 5,000,000 | 5,109,350 | ||||
NRG Yield Operating LLC, | ||||||
5.375%, 08/15/2024 | 2,500,000 | 2,581,250 | ||||
NV Energy, Inc., | ||||||
6.250%, 11/15/2020 | 1,000,000 | 1,121,424 | ||||
Pattern Energy Group Inc., | ||||||
5.875%, 02/01/2024(2) | 1,000,000 | 1,045,000 | ||||
29,670,667 | ||||||
Refined Product Pipelines 2.7%(1) | ||||||
United States 2.7%(1) | ||||||
HollyFrontier Corporation, | ||||||
5.875%, 04/01/2016 | 4,000,000 | 4,311,388 | ||||
Total Corporate Bonds | ||||||
(Cost $105,392,165) | 110,600,299 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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TPZ Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) |
May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | ||||
Master Limited Partnerships | |||||
and Related Companies 35.9%(1) | |||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 9.5%(1) | |||||
United States 9.5%(1) | |||||
Enbridge Energy Management, L.L.C.(3) | 473,181 | $ | 7,608,752 | ||
Genesis Energy, L.P. | 54,067 | 1,686,350 | |||
Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. | 125,439 | 3,321,625 | |||
Shell Midstream Partners, L.P. | 29,307 | 874,228 | |||
Tesoro Logistics LP | 34,009 | 1,801,797 | |||
15,292,752 | |||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 9.4%(1) | |||||
United States 9.4%(1) | |||||
Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. | 30,902 | 526,570 | |||
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.(4) | 480,837 | 10,463,013 | |||
Enterprise Products Partners L.P. | 126,842 | 3,400,634 | |||
EQT Midstream Partners, LP | 4,770 | 351,835 | |||
ONEOK Partners, L.P. | 8,272 | 404,584 | |||
15,146,636 | |||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 8.7%(1) | |||||
United States 8.7%(1) | |||||
DCP Midstream Partners, LP | 52,040 | 1,757,911 | |||
EnLink Midstream Partners, LP | 22,400 | 380,128 | |||
MPLX LP | 86,549 | 2,860,444 | |||
Noble Midstream Partners LP | 17,176 | 789,924 | |||
Rice Midstream Partners LP | 127,248 | 3,118,848 | |||
Western Gas Partners, LP | 18,799 | 1,047,668 | |||
Williams Partners L.P. | 103,329 | 4,047,397 | |||
14,002,320 | |||||
Refined Product Pipelines 8.3%(1) | |||||
United States 8.3%(1) | |||||
Buckeye Partners, L.P. | 39,679 | 2,539,456 | |||
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. | 70,096 | 2,296,345 | |||
Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. | 34,561 | 2,508,783 | |||
NuStar Energy L.P. | 88,875 | 4,050,922 | |||
Phillips 66 Partners LP | 24,755 | 1,225,868 | |||
Valero Energy Partners LP | 19,193 | 867,716 | |||
13,489,090 | |||||
Total Master Limited Partnerships | |||||
and Related Companies (Cost $44,332,549) | 57,930,798 | ||||
Common Stock 22.1%(1) | |||||
Crude Oil Pipelines 9.4%(1) | |||||
United States 9.4%(1) | |||||
Enbridge Inc. | 121,249 | 4,669,299 | |||
Plains GP Holdings, L.P. | 308,070 | 8,216,227 | |||
SemGroup Corporation | 71,922 | 2,229,582 | |||
15,115,108 | |||||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 6.4%(1) | |||||
United States 6.4%(1) | |||||
ONEOK, Inc. | 139,944 | 6,952,418 | |||
Tallgrass Energy GP, LP | 133,814 | 3,448,387 | |||
10,400,805 | |||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 5.7%(1) | |||||
United States 5.7%(1) | |||||
EnLink Midstream LLC | 125,234 | 2,135,240 | |||
Targa Resources Corp. | 101,276 | 4,651,606 | |||
The Williams Companies, Inc. | 83,852 | 2,398,167 | |||
9,185,013 | |||||
Refined Product Pipelines 0.6%(1) | |||||
United States 0.6%(1) | |||||
VTTI Energy Partners LP | 50,626 | 987,207 | |||
Total Common Stock | |||||
(Cost $33,911,403) | 35,688,133 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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TPZ Schedule of Investments (unaudited) (continued) |
May 31, 2017 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||
Preferred Stock 4.3%(1) | ||||||
Natural Gas Gathering/Processing 1.2%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.2%(1) | ||||||
Targa Resources Corp., | ||||||
9.500%(2)(5) | 1,685 | $ | 1,887,982 | |||
Natural Gas/Natural Gas Liquids Pipelines 1.2%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.2%(1) | ||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc., | ||||||
9.750%, 10/26/2018 | 44,949 | 1,904,939 | ||||
Oil and Gas Production 0.6%(1) | ||||||
United States 0.6%(1) | ||||||
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, | ||||||
7.500%, 06/07/2018 | 24,400 | 1,057,740 | ||||
Power/Utility 1.3%(1) | ||||||
United States 1.3%(1) | ||||||
DTE Energy, 6.500%, 10/01/2019 | 39,600 | 2,170,872 | ||||
Total Preferred Stock | ||||||
(Cost $6,069,070) | 7,021,533 | |||||
Short-Term Investment 0.2%(1) | ||||||
United States Investment Company 0.2%(1) | ||||||
Government & Agency Portfolio Institutional Class, | ||||||
0.71%(6) (Cost $282,109) | 282,109 | 282,109 | ||||
Total Investments 131.0%(1) | ||||||
(Cost $189,987,296) | 211,522,872 | |||||
Interest Rate Swap Contracts (0.0)%(1) | ||||||
$21,000,000 notional net unrealized depreciation(7) | (75,488 | ) | ||||
Other Assets and Liabilities 0.8%(1) | 1,265,626 | |||||
Credit Facility Borrowings (31.8)%(1) | (51,300,000 | ) | ||||
Total Net Assets Applicable to | ||||||
Common Stockholders 100.0%(1) | $ | 161,413,010 |
(1) | Calculated as a percentage of net assets applicable to common stockholders. |
(2) | Restricted securities have a total fair value of $42,383,741, which represents 26.3% of net assets. See Note 6 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(3) | Security distributions are paid-in-kind. |
(4) | A portion of the security is segregated as collateral for the unrealized depreciation of interest rate swap contracts of $75,488. |
(5) | Securities have been valued in accordance with fair value procedures, as more fully described in Note 2 to the financial statements. |
(6) | Rate indicated is the current yield as of May 31, 2017. |
(7) | See Note 11 to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets & Liabilities (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise Energy | ||||||||
Infrastructure | Tortoise MLP | |||||||
Corp. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Investments at fair value(1) | $ | 2,582,422,403 | $ | 1,507,139,308 | ||||
Receivable for Adviser fee waiver | 908 | | ||||||
Dividends, distributions and interest receivable from investments | 719,046 | 384,488 | ||||||
Current tax asset | 10,110,072 | 975,209 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 786,188 | 371,042 | ||||||
Total assets | 2,594,038,617 | 1,508,870,047 | ||||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Call options written, at fair value(2) | | | ||||||
Payable to Adviser | 4,315,518 | 2,526,473 | ||||||
Accrued directors fees and expenses | 10,426 | 10,563 | ||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 282,373 | | ||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 8,181,871 | 3,285,224 | ||||||
Unrealized depreciation of interest rate swap contracts | 313,832 | | ||||||
Deferred tax liability | 481,846,149 | 174,328,527 | ||||||
Credit facility borrowings | 123,200,000 | 48,700,000 | ||||||
Senior notes, net(3) | 411,772,319 | 283,638,411 | ||||||
Mandatory redeemable preferred stock, net(4) | 163,463,858 | 109,416,597 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,193,386,346 | 621,905,795 | ||||||
Net assets applicable to common stockholders | $ | 1,400,652,271 | $ | 886,964,252 | ||||
Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders Consist of: | ||||||||
Capital stock, $0.001 par value per share | $ | 49,093 | $ | 47,161 | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 910,001,994 | 602,011,008 | ||||||
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss), net of income taxes | (231,473,261 | ) | (129,380,170 | ) | ||||
Undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss), net of income taxes | 945,336,044 | 291,266,065 | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), net of income taxes | (223,261,599 | ) | 123,020,188 | |||||
Net assets applicable to common stockholders | $ | 1,400,652,271 | $ | 886,964,252 | ||||
Capital shares: | ||||||||
Authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||||||
Outstanding | 49,093,475 | 47,160,801 | ||||||
Net Asset Value per common share outstanding (net assets applicable | ||||||||
to common stock, divided by common shares outstanding) | $ | 28.53 | $ | 18.81 | ||||
(1) Investments at cost | $ | 2,068,180,779 | $ | 1,316,429,598 | ||||
(2) Call options written, premiums received | $ | | $ | | ||||
(3) Deferred debt issuance and offering costs | $ | 727,681 | $ | 361,589 | ||||
(4) Deferred offering costs | $ | 1,536,142 | $ | 583,403 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Tortoise Power | ||||||||||
Tortoise Pipeline | Tortoise Energy | and Energy | ||||||||
& Energy | Independence | Infrastructure | ||||||||
Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | ||||||||
$ | 278,155,679 | $ | 263,801,554 | $ | 211,522,872 | |||||
| | | ||||||||
390,956 | 235,562 | 1,884,433 | ||||||||
| | | ||||||||
48,081 | 45,679 | 33,885 | ||||||||
278,594,716 | 264,082,795 | 213,441,190 | ||||||||
65,652 | 250,227 | | ||||||||
542,366 | 520,797 | 347,837 | ||||||||
9,493 | 9,202 | 9,691 | ||||||||
| | | ||||||||
639,052 | 323,424 | 295,164 | ||||||||
| | 75,488 | ||||||||
| | | ||||||||
17,400,000 | 64,600,000 | 51,300,000 | ||||||||
33,913,632 | | | ||||||||
15,948,473 | | | ||||||||
68,518,668 | 65,703,650 | 52,028,180 | ||||||||
$ | 210,076,048 | $ | 198,379,145 | $ | 161,413,010 | |||||
$ | 10,016 | $ | 14,559 | $ | 6,951 | |||||
228,296,291 | 279,032,281 | 129,482,470 | ||||||||
| (1,640,939 | ) | 3,380,823 | |||||||
(4,984,468 | ) | (38,372,993 | ) | 7,081,994 | ||||||
(13,245,791 | ) | (40,653,763 | ) | 21,460,772 | ||||||
$ | 210,076,048 | $ | 198,379,145 | $ | 161,413,010 | |||||
100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 | ||||||||
10,016,413 | 14,558,669 | 6,951,333 | ||||||||
$ | 20.97 | $ | 13.63 | $ | 23.22 | |||||
$ | 291,700,947 | $ | 306,278,559 | $ | 189,987,296 | |||||
$ | 361,477 | $ | 2,073,470 | $ | | |||||
$ | 86,368 | $ | | $ | | |||||
$ | 51,527 | $ | | $ | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Operations (unaudited) |
Period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise Energy | ||||||||
Infrastructure | Tortoise MLP | |||||||
Corp. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||
Investment Income | ||||||||
Distributions from master limited partnerships | $ | 88,792,157 | $ | 53,673,859 | ||||
Dividends and distributions from common stock | | | ||||||
Dividends and distributions from preferred stock | 1,770,005 | 956,033 | ||||||
Less return of capital on distributions | (100,406,942 | ) | (55,063,468 | ) | ||||
Less foreign taxes withheld | | | ||||||
Net dividends and distributions from investments | (9,844,780 | ) | (433,576 | ) | ||||
Interest from corporate bonds | | | ||||||
Dividends from money market mutual funds | 1,163 | 684 | ||||||
Total Investment Income (loss) | (9,843,617 | ) | (432,892 | ) | ||||
Operating Expenses | ||||||||
Advisory fees | 12,929,083 | 7,579,934 | ||||||
Administrator fees | 255,352 | 226,880 | ||||||
Professional fees | 172,215 | 115,510 | ||||||
Directors fees | 112,197 | 90,011 | ||||||
Stockholder communication expenses | 101,116 | 65,325 | ||||||
Custodian fees and expenses | 57,091 | 34,310 | ||||||
Fund accounting fees | 47,141 | 39,894 | ||||||
Registration fees | 27,057 | 23,158 | ||||||
Stock transfer agent fees | 7,144 | 6,383 | ||||||
Franchise fees | 7,169 | 3,711 | ||||||
Other operating expenses | 93,281 | 50,845 | ||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 13,808,846 | 8,235,961 | ||||||
Leverage Expenses | ||||||||
Interest expense | 8,613,896 | 5,786,359 | ||||||
Distributions to mandatory redeemable preferred stockholders | 3,460,000 | 2,338,502 | ||||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 232,439 | 184,064 | ||||||
Other leverage expenses | 144,443 | 50,594 | ||||||
Total Leverage Expenses | 12,450,778 | 8,359,519 | ||||||
Total Expenses | 26,259,624 | 16,595,480 | ||||||
Less fees waived by Adviser | (15,965 | ) | | |||||
Net Expenses | 26,243,659 | 16,595,480 | ||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss), before Income Taxes | (36,087,276 | ) | (17,028,372 | ) | ||||
Deferred tax benefit | 11,829,765 | 5,270,304 | ||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) | (24,257,511 | ) | (11,758,068 | ) | ||||
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments and Interest Rate Swaps | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | 123,648,442 | 26,360,185 | ||||||
Net realized gain on options | 477,963 | 297,135 | ||||||
Net realized loss on interest rate swap settlements | (109,224 | ) | | |||||
Net realized gain on foreign currency and translation of other assets | ||||||||
and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | ||||||
Net realized gain, before income taxes | 124,017,181 | 26,657,320 | ||||||
Current tax expense | (88 | ) | | |||||
Deferred tax expense | (45,149,715 | ) | (9,635,665 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | (45,149,803 | ) | (9,635,665 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain | 78,867,378 | 17,021,655 | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (8,882,387 | ) | 23,667,957 | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation of options | | | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation of interest rate swap contracts | 51,219 | | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation of other assets and liabilities due to foreign currency translation | | | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), before income taxes | (8,831,168 | ) | 23,667,957 | |||||
Deferred tax benefit (expense) | 3,215,083 | (8,555,118 | ) | |||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (5,616,085 | ) | 15,112,839 | |||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | 73,251,293 | 32,134,494 | ||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders | ||||||||
Resulting from Operations | $ | 48,993,782 | $ | 20,376,426 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Tortoise Power | |||||||||||
Tortoise Pipeline | Tortoise Energy | and Energy | |||||||||
& Energy | Independence | Infrastructure | |||||||||
Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||||
$ | 2,668,221 | $ | 2,255,731 | $ | 1,957,319 | ||||||
4,592,182 | 620,172 | 1,058,830 | |||||||||
294,192 | 164,045 | 298,271 | |||||||||
(4,731,504 | ) | (2,036,878 | ) | (2,603,665 | ) | ||||||
(183,369 | ) | (32,289 | ) | (8,103 | ) | ||||||
2,639,722 | 970,781 | 702,652 | |||||||||
| | 3,013,971 | |||||||||
888 | 1,367 | 773 | |||||||||
2,640,610 | 972,148 | 3,717,396 | |||||||||
1,659,090 | 1,637,883 | 1,042,749 | |||||||||
60,330 | 59,559 | 43,907 | |||||||||
77,055 | 76,209 | 77,726 | |||||||||
45,130 | 45,130 | 36,603 | |||||||||
35,251 | 26,623 | 48,565 | |||||||||
10,820 | 10,143 | 5,586 | |||||||||
25,995 | 25,896 | 15,085 | |||||||||
12,196 | 12,196 | 12,158 | |||||||||
6,694 | 6,395 | 9,375 | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
21,702 | 21,714 | 13,877 | |||||||||
1,954,263 | 1,921,748 | 1,305,631 | |||||||||
761,049 | 535,683 | 424,882 | |||||||||
343,201 | | | |||||||||
28,428 | | | |||||||||
8,976 | | | |||||||||
1,141,654 | 535,683 | 424,882 | |||||||||
3,095,917 | 2,457,431 | 1,730,513 | |||||||||
(12,974 | ) | (26,663 | ) | | |||||||
3,082,943 | 2,430,768 | 1,730,513 | |||||||||
(442,333 | ) | (1,458,620 | ) | 1,986,883 | |||||||
| | | |||||||||
(442,333 | ) | (1,458,620 | ) | 1,986,883 | |||||||
1,955,678 | (186,347 | ) | 8,013,186 | ||||||||
1,481,924 | 8,390,120 | | |||||||||
| | (90,237 | ) | ||||||||
2,848 | | | |||||||||
3,440,450 | 8,203,773 | 7,922,949 | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
3,440,450 | 8,203,773 | 7,922,949 | |||||||||
(20,592,161 | ) | (50,355,194 | ) | (9,434,696 | ) | ||||||
1,291,186 | 7,984,082 | | |||||||||
| | 77,820 | |||||||||
3,201 | | 624 | |||||||||
(19,297,774 | ) | (42,371,112 | ) | (9,356,252 | ) | ||||||
| | | |||||||||
(19,297,774 | ) | (42,371,112 | ) | (9,356,252 | ) | ||||||
(15,857,324 | ) | (34,167,339 | ) | (1,433,303 | ) | ||||||
$ | (16,299,657 | ) | $ | (35,625,959 | ) | $ | 553,580 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets |
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. | Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||||
Period from | Period from | |||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | Year Ended | December 1, 2016 | Year Ended | |||||||||||||
through | November 30, | through | November 30, | |||||||||||||
May 31, 2017 | 2016 | May 31, 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (24,257,511 | ) | $ | (38,025,109 | ) | $ | (11,758,068 | ) | $ | (21,714,757 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) | 78,867,378 | 117,748,586 | 17,021,655 | 49,307,107 | ||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (5,616,085 | ) | 26,561,096 | 15,112,839 | 78,801,730 | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable | ||||||||||||||||
to common stockholders resulting | ||||||||||||||||
from operations | 48,993,782 | 106,284,573 | 20,376,426 | 106,394,080 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | | | | | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain | | | | | ||||||||||||
Return of capital | (64,197,237 | ) | (127,370,405 | ) | (39,783,267 | ) | (79,464,402 | ) | ||||||||
Total distributions to common stockholders | (64,197,237 | ) | (127,370,405 | ) | (39,783,267 | ) | (79,464,402 | ) | ||||||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common shares | ||||||||||||||||
through shelf offerings | 281,410 | 24,678,844 | | | ||||||||||||
Underwriting discounts and offering expenses | ||||||||||||||||
associated with the issuance of common stock | (5,048 | ) | (412,770 | ) | | (46,340 | ) | |||||||||
Issuance of common shares from reinvestment | ||||||||||||||||
of distributions to stockholders | 3,304,836 | 3,361,039 | 1,505,026 | 1,573,688 | ||||||||||||
Other proceeds | 180 | | | | ||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets applicable to common | ||||||||||||||||
stockholders from capital stock transactions | 3,581,378 | 27,627,113 | 1,505,026 | 1,527,348 | ||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets applicable | ||||||||||||||||
to common stockholders | (11,622,077 | ) | 6,541,281 | (17,901,815 | ) | 28,457,026 | ||||||||||
Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 1,412,274,348 | 1,405,733,067 | 904,866,067 | 876,409,041 | ||||||||||||
End of period | $ | 1,400,652,271 | $ | 1,412,274,348 | $ | 886,964,252 | $ | 904,866,067 | ||||||||
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment | ||||||||||||||||
income (loss), net of income taxes, | ||||||||||||||||
end of period | $ | (231,473,261 | ) | $ | (207,215,750 | ) | $ | (129,308,170 | ) | $ | (117,622,102 | ) | ||||
Transactions in common shares | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding at beginning of period | 48,980,215 | 48,016,591 | 47,080,789 | 47,000,211 | ||||||||||||
Shares issued through shelf offerings | 8,300 | 849,006 | | | ||||||||||||
Shares issued through reinvestment | ||||||||||||||||
of distributions | 104,960 | 114,618 | 80,012 | 80,578 | ||||||||||||
Shares outstanding at end of period | 49,093,475 | 48,980,215 | 47,160,801 | 47,080,789 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Tortoise Power and Energy | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. | Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. | Infrastructure Fund, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Period from | Period from | Period from | |||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | Year Ended | December 1, 2016 | Year Ended | December 1, 2016 | Year Ended | ||||||||||||||||||
through | November 30, | through | November 30, | through | November 30, | ||||||||||||||||||
May 31, 2017 | 2016 | May 31, 2017 | 2016 | May 31, 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (442,333 | ) | $ | 372,171 | $ | (1,458,620 | ) | $ | (1,807,587 | ) | $ | 1,986,883 | $ | 4,960,755 | |||||||||
3,440,450 | 5,319,164 | 8,203,773 | (20,323,202 | ) | 7,922,949 | 6,898,290 | |||||||||||||||||
(19,297,774 | ) | 47,731,706 | (42,371,112 | ) | 68,212,366 | (9,356,252 | ) | 17,338,882 | |||||||||||||||
(16,299,657 | ) | 53,423,041 | (35,625,959 | ) | 46,081,577 | 553,580 | 29,197,927 | ||||||||||||||||
(1,484,520 | ) | (3,810,236 | ) | | | (5,213,500 | ) | (8,977,396 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| (12,516,517 | ) | | | | (1,710,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
(6,678,857 | ) | | (12,710,515 | ) | (25,403,124 | ) | | | |||||||||||||||
(8,163,377 | ) | (16,326,753 | ) | (12,710,515 | ) | (25,403,124 | ) | (5,213,500 | ) | (10,687,675 | ) | ||||||||||||
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
| | 627,607 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
| | 627,607 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
(24,463,034 | ) | 37,096,288 | (47,708,867 | ) | 20,678,453 | (4,659,920 | ) | 18,510,252 | |||||||||||||||
234,539,082 | 197,442,794 | 246,088,012 | 225,409,559 | 166,072,930 | 147,562,678 | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 210,076,048 | $ | 234,539,082 | $ | 198,379,145 | $ | 246,088,012 | $ | 161,413,010 | $ | 166,072,930 | ||||||||||||
$ | | $ | 1,926,853 | $ | (1,640,939 | ) | $ | (182,319 | ) | $ | 3,380,823 | $ | 6,607,440 | ||||||||||
10,016,413 | 10,016,413 | 14,516,071 | 14,516,071 | 6,951,333 | 6,951,333 | ||||||||||||||||||
| | | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
| | 42,598 | | | | ||||||||||||||||||
10,016,413 | 10,016,413 | 14,558,669 | 14,516,071 | 6,951,333 | 6,951,333 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Tortoise Capital Advisors | 35 |
Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) |
Period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise Energy | ||||||||
Infrastructure | Tortoise MLP | |||||||
Corp. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||
Cash Flows From Operating Activities | ||||||||
Dividends, distributions and interest received from investments | $ | 90,562,879 | $ | 54,630,403 | ||||
Purchases of long-term investments | (276,801,593 | ) | (184,134,122 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments | 289,260,348 | 183,510,878 | ||||||
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments, net | (17,586 | ) | 105,805 | |||||
Call options written, net | 477,963 | 297,135 | ||||||
Payments on interest rate swap contracts, net | (109,224 | ) | | |||||
Interest received on securities sold, net | | | ||||||
Interest expense paid | (8,829,387 | ) | (5,754,570 | ) | ||||
Distributions to mandatory redeemable preferred stockholders | (3,460,000 | ) | (2,338,500 | ) | ||||
Income taxes paid | (640,088 | ) | (144,500 | ) | ||||
Operating expenses paid | (13,693,644 | ) | (8,185,296 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 76,749,668 | 37,987,233 | ||||||
Cash Flows From Financing Activities | ||||||||
Advances on credit facilities, net | 13,900,000 | 1,900,000 | ||||||
Maturity of senior notes | (30,000,000 | ) | | |||||
Issuance of common stock | 281,410 | | ||||||
Common stock issuance costs | (38,881 | ) | | |||||
Distributions paid to common stockholders | (60,892,377 | ) | (39,887,233 | ) | ||||
Other proceeds | 180 | | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (76,749,668 | ) | (37,987,233 | ) | ||||
Net change in cash | | | ||||||
Cash beginning of period | | | ||||||
Cash end of period | $ | | $ | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise Power | |||||||||||
Tortoise Pipeline | Tortoise Energy | and Energy | |||||||||
& Energy | Independence | Infrastructure | |||||||||
Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||||
$ | 7,429,056 | $ | 3,042,624 | $ | 6,435,113 | ||||||
(27,768,437 | ) | (61,901,773 | ) | (28,520,939 | ) | ||||||
29,514,457 | 64,555,803 | 28,318,904 | |||||||||
62,565 | (22,743 | ) | (140,954 | ) | |||||||
1,380,405 | 8,310,028 | | |||||||||
| | (90,237 | ) | ||||||||
| | 202,960 | |||||||||
(749,122 | ) | (485,577 | ) | (382,097 | ) | ||||||
(343,200 | ) | | | ||||||||
| | | |||||||||
(1,938,196 | ) | (1,897,993 | ) | (1,309,250 | ) | ||||||
7,587,528 | 11,600,369 | 4,513,500 | |||||||||
800,000 | 800,000 | 700,000 | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
(8,387,528 | ) | (12,400,369 | ) | (5,213,500 | ) | ||||||
| | | |||||||||
(7,587,528 | ) | (11,600,369 | ) | (4,513,500 | ) | ||||||
| | | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
$ | | $ | | $ | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Tortoise Capital Advisors | 37 |
Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (continued) |
Period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise Energy | ||||||||
Infrastructure | Tortoise MLP | |||||||
Corp. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||
Reconciliation of net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common stockholders | ||||||||
resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets applicable to common stockholders resulting from operations | $ | 48,993,782 | $ | 20,376,426 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets applicable to common stockholders | ||||||||
resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of long-term investments | (277,083,966 | ) | (184,134,122 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sales of long-term investments | 289,260,348 | 183,510,878 | ||||||
Sales (purchases) of short-term investments, net | (17,586 | ) | 105,805 | |||||
Call options written, net | 477,963 | 297,135 | ||||||
Return of capital on distributions received | 100,406,942 | 55,063,468 | ||||||
Deferred tax expense | 30,104,867 | 12,920,479 | ||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 8,831,168 | (23,667,957 | ) | |||||
Amortization of market premium, net | | | ||||||
Net realized gain | (124,126,405 | ) | (26,657,320 | ) | ||||
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 232,439 | 184,064 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
(Increase) decrease in dividends, distributions and interest receivable from investments | (446 | ) | (173 | ) | ||||
Increase in current tax asset | (640,000 | ) | (144,500 | ) | ||||
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets | 39,555 | (18,454 | ) | |||||
Increase in payable for investments purchased | 282,373 | | ||||||
Increase in payable to Adviser, net of fees waived | 251,050 | 122,902 | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other liabilities | (262,416 | ) | 28,602 | |||||
Total adjustments | 27,755,886 | 17,610,807 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 76,749,668 | $ | 37,987,233 | ||||
Non-Cash Financing Activities | ||||||||
Reinvestment of distributions by common stockholders in additional common shares | $ | 3,304,836 | $ | 1,505,026 |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Tortoise Power | |||||||||||
Tortoise Pipeline | Tortoise Energy | and Energy | |||||||||
& Energy | Independence | Infrastructure | |||||||||
Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | Fund, Inc. | |||||||||
$ | (16,299,657 | ) | $ | (35,625,959 | ) | $ | 553,580 | ||||
(27,768,437 | ) | (61,901,773 | ) | (28,520,939 | ) | ||||||
29,514,457 | 64,555,803 | 28,318,904 | |||||||||
62,565 | (22,743 | ) | (140,954 | ) | |||||||
1,380,405 | 8,310,028 | | |||||||||
4,731,504 | 2,036,878 | 2,603,665 | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
19,297,774 | 42,371,112 | 9,356,252 | |||||||||
| | 268,204 | |||||||||
(3,440,450 | ) | (8,203,773 | ) | (8,013,186 | ) | ||||||
28,428 | | | |||||||||
56,942 | 33,598 | 48,808 | |||||||||
| | | |||||||||
(23,780 | ) | (32,907 | ) | (25,110 | ) | ||||||
| | | |||||||||
26,100 | 19,958 | 8,166 | |||||||||
21,677 | 60,147 | 56,110 | |||||||||
23,887,185 | 47,226,328 | 3,959,920 | |||||||||
$ | 7,587,528 | $ | 11,600,369 | $ | 4,513,500 | ||||||
$ | | $ | 627,607 | $ | |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
Tortoise Capital Advisors | 39 |
TYG Financial Highlights |
Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Common Share Data(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, beginning of period | $ | 28.83 | $ | 29.28 | $ | 49.34 | $ | 43.36 | $ | 36.06 | $ | 33.37 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(2) | (0.50 | ) | (0.78 | ) | (0.62 | ) | (0.66 | ) | (0.73 | ) | (0.64 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
on investments and interest rate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
swap contracts(2) | 1.51 | 2.94 | (16.85 | ) | 9.01 | 10.27 | 5.51 | |||||||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from investment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
operations | 1.01 | 2.16 | (17.47 | ) | 8.35 | 9.54 | 4.87 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return of capital | (1.31 | ) | (2.62 | ) | (2.59 | ) | (2.38 | ) | (2.29 | ) | (2.25 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital Stock Transactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Premiums less underwriting discounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
and offering costs on issuance of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
common stock(3) | (0.00 | ) | 0.01 | (0.00 | ) | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.07 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, end of period | $ | 28.53 | $ | 28.83 | $ | 29.28 | $ | 49.34 | $ | 43.36 | $ | 36.06 | ||||||||||||
Per common share market value, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period | $ | 31.76 | $ | 30.63 | $ | 26.57 | $ | 46.10 | $ | 49.76 | $ | 39.17 | ||||||||||||
Total investment return based on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
market value(4)(5) | 8.05 | % | 26.21 | % | (37.86 | )% | (2.54 | )% | 33.77 | % | 5.62 | % | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Data and Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders, end of period (000s) | $ | 1,400,652 | $ | 1,412,274 | $ | 1,405,733 | $ | 2,369,068 | $ | 1,245,761 | $ | 1,020,421 | ||||||||||||
Average net assets (000s) | $ | 1,509,013 | $ | 1,345,764 | $ | 1,974,038 | $ | 1,837,590 | $ | 1,167,339 | $ | 989,745 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 1.72 | % | 1.74 | % | 1.76 | % | 1.65 | % | 1.61 | % | 1.60 | % | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.13 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
before fee waiver | 1.84 | 1.86 | 1.86 | 1.78 | 1.73 | 1.73 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fee waiver(7) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1.84 | 1.85 | 1.86 | 1.78 | 1.73 | 1.72 | ||||||||||||||||||
Leverage expenses | 1.65 | 2.29 | 1.75 | 1.38 | 1.59 | 1.67 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit)(8) | 4.00 | 4.64 | (24.50 | ) | 7.81 | 14.05 | 8.37 | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 7.49 | % | 8.78 | % | (20.89 | )% | 10.97 | % | 17.37 | % | 11.76 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net assets before fee waiver(6) | (3.23 | )% | (2.83 | )% | (1.50 | )% | (1.33 | )% | (1.78 | )% | (1.82 | )% | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net assets after fee waiver(6) | (3.22 | )% | (2.82 | )% | (1.50 | )% | (1.33 | )% | (1.78 | )% | (1.81 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(4) | 10.23 | % | 24.23 | % | 12.94 | % | 15.33 | % | 13.40 | % | 12.86 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit facility borrowings, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period (000s) | $ | 123,200 | $ | 109,300 | $ | 66,000 | $ | 162,800 | $ | 27,600 | $ | 63,400 | ||||||||||||
Senior notes, end of period (000s) | $ | 412,500 | $ | 442,500 | $ | 545,000 | $ | 544,400 | $ | 300,000 | $ | 194,975 | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock, end of period (000s) | $ | 165,000 | $ | 165,000 | $ | 295,000 | $ | 224,000 | $ | 80,000 | $ | 73,000 | ||||||||||||
Per common share amount of senior | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
notes outstanding, end of period | $ | 8.40 | $ | 9.03 | $ | 11.35 | $ | 11.34 | $ | 10.44 | $ | 6.89 | ||||||||||||
Per common share amount of net assets, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
excluding senior notes, end of period | $ | 36.93 | $ | 37.86 | $ | 40.63 | $ | 60.68 | $ | 53.80 | $ | 42.95 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $1,000 of principal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
amount of senior notes and credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
facility borrowings(9) | $ | 3,923 | $ | 3,858 | $ | 3,784 | $ | 4,667 | $ | 5,047 | $ | 5,232 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of senior notes and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
credit facility borrowings(9) | 392 | % | 386 | % | 378 | % | 467 | % | 505 | % | 523 | % | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $10 liquidation value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
per share of mandatory redeemable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
preferred stock(10) | $ | 30 | $ | 30 | $ | 26 | $ | 35 | $ | 41 | $ | 41 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of preferred stock(10) | 300 | % | 297 | % | 255 | % | 354 | % | 406 | % | 408 | % |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of common stock outstanding for the entire period. |
(2) |
The per common share data for the years ended November 30, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not reflect the change in estimate of investment income and return of capital, for the respective year. See Note 2C to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(3) |
Represents underwriting and offering costs of less than $0.01 per share for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. Represents the premium on the shelf offerings of $0.02 per share, less the underwriting and offering costs of less than $0.01 per share for the year ended November 30, 2016. Represents underwriting and offering costs of less than $0.01 per share for the year ended November 30, 2015. Represents the premium on the shelf offerings of $0.02 per share, less the underwriting and offering costs of $0.01 per share for the year ended November 30, 2014. Represents the premium on the shelf offerings of $0.06 per share, less the underwriting and offering costs of $0.01 per share for the year ended November 30, 2013. Represents the premium on the shelf offerings of $0.08 per share, less the underwriting and offering costs of $0.01 per share for the year ended November 30, 2012. |
(4) |
Not annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(5) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the beginning of the period and a sale at the closing price on the last day of the period reported (excluding brokerage commissions). The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to TYGs dividend reinvestment plan. |
(6) |
Annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(7) |
Less than 0.01% for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 and the years ended November 30, 2014 and 2013. |
(8) |
For the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017, TYG accrued $88 for current income tax expense and $30,104,867 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2016, TYG accrued $57,075,786 for current income tax expense and $5,303,392 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2015, TYG accrued $66,785,732 for net current income tax expense and $550,449,662 for net deferred income tax benefit. For the year ended November 30, 2014, TYG accrued $52,981,532 for current income tax expense and $90,477,388 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2013, TYG accrued $23,290,478 for net current income tax expense and $140,745,675 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2012, TYG accrued $16,189,126 for current income tax expense and $66,613,182 for net deferred income tax expense. |
(9) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock at the end of the period divided by senior notes and credit facility borrowings outstanding at the end of the period. |
(10) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock at the end of the period divided by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock outstanding at the end of the period. |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
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NTG Financial Highlights |
Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Common Share Data(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, beginning of period | $ | 19.22 | $ | 18.65 | $ | 29.83 | $ | 28.00 | $ | 24.50 | $ | 24.54 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss(2) | (0.25 | ) | (0.46 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.40 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
on investments(2) | 0.69 | 2.72 | (9.17 | ) | 4.06 | 5.59 | 2.02 | |||||||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from investment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
operations | 0.44 | 2.26 | (9.49 | ) | 3.52 | 5.17 | 1.62 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return of capital | (0.85 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (1.69 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (1.66 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital stock transactions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Premiums less underwriting discounts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
and offering costs on issuance of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
common stock(3) | | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, end of period | $ | 18.81 | $ | 19.22 | $ | 18.65 | $ | 29.83 | $ | 28.00 | $ | 24.50 | ||||||||||||
Per common share market value, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period | $ | 18.99 | $ | 18.90 | $ | 16.18 | $ | 27.97 | $ | 27.22 | $ | 24.91 | ||||||||||||
Total investment return based on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
market value(4)(5) | 4.91 | % | 27.99 | % | (37.08 | )% | 9.08 | % | 16.27 | % | 7.14 | % | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Data and Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders, end of period (000s) | $ | 886,964 | $ | 904,866 | $ | 876,409 | $ | 1,401,926 | $ | 1,315,866 | $ | 1,140,635 | ||||||||||||
Average net assets (000s) | $ | 955,589 | $ | 862,527 | $ | 1,174,085 | $ | 1,404,751 | $ | 1,274,638 | $ | 1,157,421 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 1.59 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.48 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.34 | % | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.12 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
before fee waiver | 1.73 | 1.72 | 1.68 | 1.58 | 1.48 | 1.44 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fee waiver | | (0.01 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.28 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1.73 | 1.71 | 1.59 | 1.42 | 1.25 | 1.16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Leverage expenses | 1.75 | 1.95 | 1.42 | 1.09 | 1.08 | 1.20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit)(7) | 2.71 | 7.25 | (21.92 | ) | 7.04 | 11.09 | 3.86 | |||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 6.19 | % | 10.91 | % | (18.91 | )% | 9.55 | % | 13.42 | % | 6.22 | % |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
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2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net assets before fee waiver(6) | (2.47 | )% | (2.53 | )% | (1.36 | )% | (1.97 | )% | (1.76 | )% | (1.88 | )% | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment loss to average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net assets after fee waiver(6) | (2.47 | )% | (2.52 | )% | (1.27 | )% | (1.81 | )% | (1.53 | )% | (1.60 | )% | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(4) | 11.57 | % | 35.47 | % | 17.54 | % | 18.09 | % | 13.42 | % | 15.14 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit facility borrowings, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period (000s) | $ | 48,700 | $ | 46,800 | $ | 62,800 | $ | 68,900 | $ | 27,200 | $ | 23,900 | ||||||||||||
Senior notes, end of period (000s) | $ | 284,000 | $ | 284,000 | $ | 348,000 | $ | 348,000 | $ | 255,000 | $ | 255,000 | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock, end of period (000s) | $ | 110,000 | $ | 110,000 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 90,000 | $ | 90,000 | ||||||||||||
Per common share amount of senior | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
notes outstanding, end of period | $ | 6.02 | $ | 6.03 | $ | 7.40 | $ | 7.40 | $ | 5.43 | $ | 5.48 | ||||||||||||
Per common share amount of net assets, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
excluding senior notes, end of period | $ | 24.83 | $ | 25.25 | $ | 26.05 | $ | 37.23 | $ | 33.43 | $ | 29.98 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $1,000 of principal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
amount of senior notes and credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
facility borrowings(8) | $ | 3,997 | $ | 4,068 | $ | 3,353 | $ | 4,579 | $ | 5,982 | $ | 5,412 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of senior notes and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
credit facility borrowings(8) | 400 | % | 407 | % | 335 | % | 458 | % | 598 | % | 541 | % | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $25 liquidation value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
per share of mandatory redeemable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
preferred stock(9) | $ | 75 | $ | 76 | $ | 69 | $ | 94 | $ | 113 | $ | 102 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of preferred stock(9) | 300 | % | 305 | % | 275 | % | 377 | % | 454 | % | 409 | % |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of common stock outstanding for the entire period. |
(2) |
The per common share data for the years ended November 30, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not reflect the change in estimate of investment income and return of capital, for the respective year. See Note 2C to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(3) |
Represents underwriting and offering costs of less than $0.01 per share for the years ended November 30, 2016 and 2015. Represents the premiums on the shelf offerings of less than $0.01 per share, less the underwriter discount and offering costs of less than $0.01 per share for the years ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. |
(4) |
Not annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(5) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the beginning of the period and a sale at the closing price on the last day of the period reported (excluding brokerage commissions). This calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to NTGs dividend reinvestment plan. |
(6) |
Annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(7) |
For the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017, NTG accrued $12,920,479 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2016, NTG accrued $1,891,670 for current income tax expense and $60,652,872 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2015, NTG accrued $200,550 for current income tax expense and $257,585,058 for net deferred income tax benefit. For the year ended November 30, 2014, NTG accrued $581,000 for current income tax expense and $98,329,597 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2013, NTG accrued $141,332,523 for net deferred income tax expense. For the year ended November 30, 2012, NTG accrued $44,677,351 for net deferred income tax expense. |
(8) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock at the end of the period divided by senior notes and credit facility borrowings outstanding at the end of the period. |
(9) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock at the end of the period divided by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock outstanding at the end of the period. |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
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TTP Financial Highlights |
Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Common Share Data(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, beginning of period | $ | 23.42 | $ | 19.71 | $ | 35.04 | $ | 30.33 | $ | 25.24 | $ | 24.42 | ||||||||||||
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss)(2) | (0.04 | ) | 0.04 | 0.22 | 0.08 | 0.10 | 0.12 | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(2) | (1.59 | ) | 5.30 | (13.60 | ) | 6.26 | 6.62 | 2.33 | ||||||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from investment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
operations | (1.63 | ) | 5.34 | (13.38 | ) | 6.34 | 6.72 | 2.45 | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.15 | ) | (0.38 | ) | (0.34 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (0.24 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain | | (1.25 | ) | (1.61 | ) | (1.61 | ) | (1.03 | ) | (1.07 | ) | |||||||||||||
Return of capital | (0.67 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | (0.32 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total distributions to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders | (0.82 | ) | (1.63 | ) | (1.95 | ) | (1.63 | ) | (1.63 | ) | (1.63 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, end of period | $ | 20.97 | $ | 23.42 | $ | 19.71 | $ | 35.04 | $ | 30.33 | $ | 25.24 | ||||||||||||
Per common share market value, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period | $ | 19.97 | $ | 21.55 | $ | 17.47 | $ | 32.50 | $ | 28.11 | $ | 24.15 | ||||||||||||
Total investment return based on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
market value(3)(4) | (3.58 | )% | 34.89 | % | (41.19 | )% | 21.68 | % | 23.44 | % | 3.18 | % | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Data and Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders, end of period (000s) | $ | 210,076 | $ | 234,539 | $ | 197,443 | $ | 350,975 | $ | 303,797 | $ | 252,508 | ||||||||||||
Average net assets (000s) | $ | 236,480 | $ | 192,888 | $ | 292,473 | $ | 357,486 | $ | 289,876 | $ | 253,815 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 1.40 | % | 1.48 | % | 1.44 | % | 1.37 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.44 | % | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 0.25 | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.18 | 0.19 | 0.21 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
before fee waiver | 1.65 | 1.77 | 1.66 | 1.55 | 1.61 | 1.65 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fee waiver | (0.01 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.33 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1.64 | 1.70 | 1.52 | 1.36 | 1.35 | 1.32 | ||||||||||||||||||
Leverage expenses | 0.97 | 1.23 | 0.93 | 0.75 | 0.90 | 1.03 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.61 | % | 2.93 | % | 2.45 | % | 2.11 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.35 | % |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
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44 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
average net assets before fee waiver(5) | (0.39 | )% | 0.12 | % | 0.60 | % | 0.02 | % | 0.08 | % | 0.16 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
average net assets after fee waiver(5) | (0.38 | )% | 0.19 | % | 0.74 | % | 0.21 | % | 0.34 | % | 0.49 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(3) | 9.26 | % | 90.22 | % | 18.84 | % | 18.45 | % | 31.43 | % | 34.65 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit facility borrowings, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period (000s) | $ | 17,400 | $ | 16,600 | $ | 16,900 | $ | 26,000 | $ | 22,200 | $ | 16,600 | ||||||||||||
Senior notes, end of period (000s) | $ | 34,000 | $ | 34,000 | $ | 54,000 | $ | 49,000 | $ | 49,000 | $ | 49,000 | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock, end of period (000s) | $ | 16,000 | $ | 16,000 | $ | 16,000 | $ | 16,000 | $ | 16,000 | $ | 16,000 | ||||||||||||
Per common share amount of senior | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
notes outstanding, end of period | $ | 3.39 | $ | 3.39 | $ | 5.39 | $ | 4.89 | $ | 4.89 | $ | 4.90 | ||||||||||||
Per common share amount of net assets, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
excluding senior notes, end of period | $ | 24.36 | $ | 26.81 | $ | 25.10 | $ | 39.93 | $ | 35.22 | $ | 30.14 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $1,000 of principal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
amount of senior notes and credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
facility borrowings(6) | $ | 5,398 | $ | 5,951 | $ | 4,010 | $ | 5,893 | $ | 5,492 | $ | 5,093 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of senior notes and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
credit facility borrowings(6) | 540 | % | 595 | % | 401 | % | 589 | % | 549 | % | 509 | % | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $25 liquidation value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
per share of mandatory redeemable | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
preferred stock(7) | $ | 103 | $ | 113 | $ | 82 | $ | 121 | $ | 112 | $ | 102 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of preferred stock(7) | 412 | % | 452 | % | 327 | % | 486 | % | 448 | % | 409 | % |
(1) |
Information presented relates to a share of common stock outstanding for the entire period. |
(2) |
The per common share data for the years ended November 30, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not reflect the change in estimate of investment income and return of capital, for the respective year. See Note 2C to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(3) |
Not annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(4) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the beginning of the period and a sale at the closing price on the last day of the period reported (excluding brokerage commissions). The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to TTPs dividend reinvestment plan. |
(5) |
Annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(6) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock at the end of the period divided by senior notes and credit facility borrowings outstanding at the end of the period. |
(7) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock at the end of the period divided by senior notes, credit facility borrowings and preferred stock outstanding at the end of the period. |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
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NDP Financial Highlights |
Period from | Period from | |||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | July 31, 2012(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | through November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Common Share Data(2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, beginning of period | $ | 16.95 | $ | 15.53 | $ | 22.76 | $ | 26.49 | $ | 22.73 | $ | | ||||||||||||
Public offering price | | | | | | 25.00 | ||||||||||||||||||
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss)(3) | (0.10 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.12 | ) | 0.01 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(3) | (2.34 | ) | 3.29 | (5.38 | ) | (1.86 | ) | 5.50 | (0.65 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from investment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
operations | (2.44 | ) | 3.17 | (5.48 | ) | (1.98 | ) | 5.51 | (0.61 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(4) | | | (0.00 | ) | (0.00 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net realized gain | | | | (1.66 | ) | (1.42 | ) | (0.36 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Return of capital | (0.88 | ) | (1.75 | ) | (1.75 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total distributions to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders | (0.88 | ) | (1.75 | ) | (1.75 | ) | (1.75 | ) | (1.75 | ) | (0.44 | ) | ||||||||||||
Underwriting discounts and offering costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
on issuance of common stock(5) | | | | | | (1.22 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, end of period | $ | 13.63 | $ | 16.95 | $ | 15.53 | $ | 22.76 | $ | 26.49 | $ | 22.73 | ||||||||||||
Per common share market value, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period | $ | 14.43 | $ | 15.85 | $ | 13.18 | $ | 21.29 | $ | 24.08 | $ | 22.33 | ||||||||||||
Total investment return based on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
market value(6)(7) | (3.46 | )% | 36.27 | % | (31.05 | )% | (5.16 | )% | 15.83 | % | (8.89 | )% | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Data and Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders, end of period (000s) | $ | 198,379 | $ | 246,088 | $ | 225,410 | $ | 330,458 | $ | 384,471 | $ | 329,676 | ||||||||||||
Average net assets (000s) | $ | 234,935 | $ | 212,528 | $ | 288,672 | $ | 413,380 | $ | 366,900 | $ | 334,232 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(8) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 1.40 | % | 1.42 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.18 | % | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 0.24 | 0.29 | 0.21 | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0.20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
before fee waiver | 1.64 | 1.71 | 1.54 | 1.41 | 1.41 | 1.38 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fee waiver | (0.02 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.16 | ) | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1.62 | 1.58 | 1.41 | 1.24 | 1.24 | 1.22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Leverage expenses | 0.45 | 0.37 | 0.21 | 0.14 | 0.16 | 0.10 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.07 | % | 1.95 | % | 1.62 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.40 | % | 1.32 | % |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
46 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Period from | Period from | |||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | July 31, 2012(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | through | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
average net assets before fee waiver(8) | (1.26 | )% | (0.98 | )% | (0.61 | )% | (0.61 | )% | (0.13 | )% | 0.38 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
average net assets after fee waiver(8) | (1.25 | )% | (0.85 | )% | (0.48 | )% | (0.44 | )% | 0.04 | % | 0.54 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | 20.83 | % | 47.03 | % | 15.63 | % | 43.21 | % | 45.56 | % | 15.68 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit facility borrowings, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period (000s) | $ | 64,600 | $ | 63,800 | $ | 61,800 | $ | 56,200 | $ | 56,300 | $ | 49,000 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $1,000 of principal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
amount of credit facility borrowings(9) | $ | 4,071 | $ | 4,857 | $ | 4,647 | $ | 6,880 | $ | 7,829 | $ | 7,728 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of credit facility | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
borrowings(9) | 407 | % | 486 | % | 465 | % | 688 | % | 783 | % | 773 | % |
(1) |
Commencement of operations. |
(2) |
Information presented relates to a share of common stock outstanding for the entire period. |
(3) |
The per common share data for the years ended November 30, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 and the period from July 31, 2012 through November 30, 2012 do not reflect the change in estimate of investment income and return of capital, for the respective year. See Note 2C to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(4) |
Less than $0.01 for the years ended November 30, 2015 and 2014. |
(5) |
Represents the dilution per common share from underwriting and other offering costs for the period from July 31, 2012 through November 30, 2012. |
(6) |
Not annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(7) |
Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the beginning of the period (or initial public offering price) and a sale at the closing price on the last day of the period reported (excluding brokerage commissions). The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to NDPs dividend reinvestment plan. |
(8) |
Annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(9) |
Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by credit facility borrowings at the end of the period divided by credit facility borrowings outstanding at the end of the period. |
See accompanying
Notes to Financial Statements. |
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TPZ Financial Highlights |
Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Per Common Share Data(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, beginning of period | $ | 23.89 | $ | 21.23 | $ | 31.08 | $ | 28.12 | $ | 26.76 | $ | 25.37 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) from Investment Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(2) | 0.29 | 0.71 | 0.88 | 0.81 | 0.76 | 0.72 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)(2) | (0.21 | ) | 3.49 | (7.87 | ) | 3.65 | 2.10 | 2.17 | ||||||||||||||||
Total income (loss) from investment | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
operations | 0.08 | 4.20 | (6.99 | ) | 4.46 | 2.86 | 2.89 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributions to Common Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | (0.75 | ) | (1.29 | ) | (0.91 | ) | (0.90 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (0.88 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain | | (0.25 | ) | (1.95 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (1.00 | ) | (0.62 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total distributions to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders | (0.75 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (2.86 | ) | (1.50 | ) | (1.50 | ) | (1.50 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, end of period | $ | 23.22 | $ | 23.89 | $ | 21.23 | $ | 31.08 | $ | 28.12 | $ | 26.76 | ||||||||||||
Per common share market value, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period | $ | 21.84 | $ | 21.43 | $ | 18.53 | $ | 26.90 | $ | 24.74 | $ | 25.26 | ||||||||||||
Total investment return based on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
market value(3)(4) | 5.36 | % | 25.57 | % | (22.54 | )% | 14.94 | % | 3.80 | % | 10.83 | % | ||||||||||||
Total investment return based on | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net asset value(3)(5) | 0.48 | % | 22.18 | % | (23.19 | )% | 16.84 | % | 11.36 | % | 11.90 | % | ||||||||||||
Supplemental Data and Ratios | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets applicable to common | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
stockholders, end of period (000s) | $ | 161,413 | $ | 166,073 | $ | 147,563 | $ | 216,048 | $ | 195,484 | $ | 186,034 | ||||||||||||
Average net assets (000s) | $ | 169,738 | $ | 146,274 | $ | 187,752 | $ | 208,698 | $ | 193,670 | $ | 182,224 | ||||||||||||
Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets(6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Advisory fees | 1.23 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.13 | % | 1.13 | % | ||||||||||||
Other operating expenses | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.31 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.27 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
before fee waiver | 1.54 | 1.66 | 1.51 | 1.38 | 1.39 | 1.40 | ||||||||||||||||||
Fee waiver | | | (0.01 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1.54 | 1.66 | 1.50 | 1.31 | 1.27 | 1.28 | ||||||||||||||||||
Leverage expenses | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.25 | 0.44 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 2.04 | % | 2.10 | % | 1.76 | % | 1.50 | % | 1.52 | % | 1.72 | % |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Period from | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
December 1, 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
through | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
May 31, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | November 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net assets before fee waiver(6) | 2.35 | % | 3.39 | % | 3.25 | % | 2.62 | % | 2.62 | % | 2.64 | % | ||||||||||||
Ratio of net investment income to average | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
net assets after fee waiver(6) | 2.35 | % | 3.39 | % | 3.26 | % | 2.69 | % | 2.74 | % | 2.76 | % | ||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate(3) | 12.99 | % | 40.61 | % | 30.99 | % | 18.39 | % | 12.21 | % | 13.67 | % | ||||||||||||
Credit facility borrowings, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
end of period (000s) | $ | 51,300 | $ | 50,600 | $ | 49,900 | $ | 42,400 | $ | 37,400 | $ | 16,400 | ||||||||||||
Senior notes, end of period (000s) | | | | | | $ | 20,000 | |||||||||||||||||
Per common share amount of senior | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
notes outstanding, end of period | | | | | | $ | 2.88 | |||||||||||||||||
Per common share amount of net assets, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
excluding senior notes, end of period | $ | 23.22 | $ | 23.89 | $ | 21.23 | $ | 31.08 | $ | 28.12 | $ | 29.64 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage, per $1,000 of principal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
amount of senior notes and credit | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
facility borrowings(7) | $ | 4,146 | $ | 4,282 | $ | 3,957 | $ | 6,095 | $ | 6,227 | $ | 6,111 | ||||||||||||
Asset coverage ratio of senior notes and | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
credit facility borrowings(7) | 415 | % | 428 | % | 396 | % | 610 | % | 623 | % | 611 | % |
(1) | Information presented relates to a share of common stock outstanding for the entire period. |
(2) | The per common share data for the years ended November 30, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 do not reflect the change in estimate of investment income and return of capital, for the respective year. See Note 2C to the financial statements for further disclosure. |
(3) | Not annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(4) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the beginning of the period and a sale at the closing price on the last day of the period reported (excluding brokerage commissions). The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to TPZs dividend reinvestment plan. |
(5) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the beginning of period and a sale at net asset value on the last day of the period reported. The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to TPZs dividend reinvestment plan. |
(6) | Annualized for periods less than one full year. |
(7) | Represents value of total assets less all liabilities and indebtedness not represented by senior notes and credit facility borrowings at the end of the period divided by senior notes and credit facility borrowings outstanding at the end of the period. |
See accompanying Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) |
May 31, 2017 |
1. General Organization
This report covers the following companies, each of which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corp. (TYG), Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc. (NTG), Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc. (TTP), Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. (NDP), and Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (TPZ). These companies are individually referred to as a Fund or by their respective NYSE symbols, or collectively as the Funds, and each is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). Each of TYG, NTG, TTP and NDP has a primary investment objective to seek a high level of total return with an emphasis on current distributions. TPZ has a primary investment objective to provide a high level of current income, with a secondary objective of capital appreciation.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The Funds follow accounting and reporting guidance applicable to investment companies under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
A. Use of EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements, and the amount of income and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
B. Security Valuation
In general, and where applicable, the
Funds use readily available market quotations based upon the last updated sales
price from the principal market to determine fair value. The Funds primarily own
securities that are listed on a securities exchange or are traded in the
over-the-counter market. The Funds value those securities at their last sale
price on that exchange or over-the-counter market on the valuation date. If the
security is listed on more than one exchange, the Funds use the price from the
exchange that it considers to be the principal exchange on which the security is
traded. Securities listed on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ Official
Closing Price, which may not necessarily represent the last sale price. If there
has been no sale on such exchange or over-the-counter market on such day, the
security is valued at the mean between the last bid price and last ask price on
such day. These securities are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value
hierarchy as further described below.
Restricted securities are subject to statutory or contractual restrictions on their public resale, which may make it more difficult to obtain a valuation and may limit a Funds ability to dispose of them. Investments in private placement securities and other securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued in good faith by using fair value procedures. Such fair value procedures consider factors such as discounts to publicly traded issues, time until conversion date, securities with similar yields, quality, type of issue, coupon, duration and rating. If events occur that affect the value of a Funds portfolio securities before the net asset value has been calculated (a significant event), the portfolio securities so affected are generally priced using fair value procedures.
An equity security of a publicly traded company acquired in a private placement transaction without registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the 1933 Act), is subject to restrictions on resale that can affect the securitys liquidity and fair value. If such a security is convertible into publicly traded common shares, the security generally will be valued at the common share market price adjusted by a percentage discount due to the restrictions and categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. To the extent that such securities are convertible or otherwise become freely tradable within a time frame that may be reasonably determined, an amortization schedule may be used to determine the discount. If the security has characteristics that are dissimilar to the class of security that trades on the open market, the security will generally be valued and categorized as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.
Unobservable inputs are used to measure fair value to the extent that observable inputs are not available, thereby allowing for situations in which there is little, if any, market activity. Unobservable inputs reflect the Funds own beliefs about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability (including assumptions about risk). Unobservable inputs are developed based on the best information available in the circumstances, which might include the Funds own data. The Funds own data are adjusted if information is reasonably available without undue cost and effort that indicates that market participants would use different assumptions. Due to the inherent uncertainty of valuations of such investments, the fair values may differ significantly from the values the would have been used had an active market existed.
Exchange-traded options are valued at the last reported sale price on any exchange on which they trade. If no sales are reported on any exchange on the measurement date, exchange-traded options are valued at the mean between the last highest bid and last lowest asked prices obtained as of the closing of the exchanges on which the option is traded. The value of Flexible Exchange Options (FLEX Options) are determined (i) by an evaluated price as determined by a third-party valuation service; or (ii) by using a quotation provided by a broker-dealer.
The Funds generally value debt securities at evaluated bid prices obtained from an independent third-party valuation service that utilizes a pricing matrix based upon yield data for securities with similar characteristics, or based on a direct written broker-dealer quotation from a dealer who has made a market in the security. Debt securities with 60 days or less to maturity at time of purchase are valued on the basis of amortized cost, which approximates market value.
Interest rate swap contracts are valued by using industry-accepted models, which discount the estimated future cash flows based on a forward rate curve and the stated terms of the interest rate swap agreement by using interest rates currently available in the market, or based on dealer quotations, if available, and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued) |
Various inputs are used in determining the fair value of the Funds investments and financial instruments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
Level 2 other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, market corroborated inputs, etc.)
Level 3 significant unobservable inputs (including a Funds own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following tables provide the fair value measurements of applicable assets and liabilities by level within the fair value hierarchy as of May 31, 2017. These assets and liabilities are measured on a recurring basis.
TYG: | ||||||||||||
Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||
Master Limited Partnerships(a) | $ | 2,540,631,419 | $ | | $ | | $ | 2,540,631,419 | ||||
Preferred Stock(a) | 17,027,880 | | 24,379,065 | 41,406,945 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investment(b) | 384,039 | | | 384,039 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 2,558,043,338 | $ | | $ | 24,379,065 | $ | 2,582,422,403 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap Contracts | $ | | $ | 313,832 | $ | | $ | 313,832 | ||||
NTG: | ||||||||||||
Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||
Master Limited Partnerships(a) | $ | 1,484,511,370 | $ | | $ | | $ | 1,484,511,370 | ||||
Preferred Stock(a) | 8,648,325 | | 13,727,930 | 22,376,255 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investment(b) | 251,683 | | | 251,683 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 1,493,411,378 | $ | | $ | 13,727,930 | $ | 1,507,139,308 | ||||
TTP: | ||||||||||||
Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||
Common Stock(a) | $ | 189,817,423 | $ | | $ | | $ | 189,817,423 | ||||
Master Limited Partnerships and Related Companies(a) | 80,645,516 | | | 80,645,516 | ||||||||
Preferred Stock(a) | 5,077,725 | | 2,361,939 | 7,439,664 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investment(b) | 253,076 | | | 253,076 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 275,793,740 | $ | | $ | 2,361,939 | $ | 278,155,679 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Written Call Options | $ | 49,949 | $ | 15,703 | $ | | $ | 65,652 | ||||
NDP: | ||||||||||||
Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||
Common Stock(a) | $ | 187,822,272 | $ | | $ | | $ | 187,822,272 | ||||
Master Limited Partnerships and Related Companies(a) | 71,842,652 | | | 71,842,652 | ||||||||
Preferred Stock(a) | 1,599,615 | | 2,237,567 | 3,837,182 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investment(b) | 299,448 | | | 299,448 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 261,563,987 | $ | | $ | 2,237,567 | $ | 263,801,554 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Written Call Options | $ | 179,181 | $ | 71,046 | $ | | $ | 250,227 |
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TPZ: | ||||||||||||
Description | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||
Investments: | ||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds(a) | $ | | $ | 110,600,299 | $ | | $ | 110,600,299 | ||||
Master Limited Partnerships and Related Companies(a) | 57,930,798 | | | 57,930,798 | ||||||||
Common Stock(a) | 35,688,133 | | | 35,688,133 | ||||||||
Preferred Stock(a) | 5,133,551 | | 1,887,982 | 7,021,533 | ||||||||
Short-Term Investment(b) | 282,109 | | | 282,109 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ | 99,034,591 | $ | 110,600,299 | $ | 1,887,982 | $ | 211,522,872 | ||||
Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap Contracts | $ | | $ | 75,488 | $ | | $ | 75,488 |
(a) | All other industry classifications are identified in the Schedule of Investments. |
(b) | Short-term investment is a sweep investment for cash balances. |
The Funds utilize the beginning of reporting period method for determining transfers between levels. During the period ended May 31, 2017, Rice Midstream Partners LP common units held by TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, and TPZ in the amount of $37,261,802, $21,904,472, $2,844,385, $2,865,468, and $2,019,828, respectively, were transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 when they converted into registered and unrestricted common units of Rice Midstream Partners LP. There were no other transfers between levels for the Funds during the period ended May 31, 2017.
The following tables present each Funds assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the period ended May 31, 2017:
Preferred Stock | TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | |||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | 22,478,411 | $ | 12,657,666 | $ | 2,177,797 | $ | 2,063,121 | $ | 1,740,791 | ||||||||||
Purchases | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Return of capital | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Sales | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Total realized gains | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gains | 1,900,654 | 1,070,264 | 184,142 | 174,446 | 147,191 | |||||||||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | 24,379,065 | $ | 13,727,930 | $ | 2,361,939 | $ | 2,237,567 | $ | 1,887,982 | ||||||||||
Warrants | TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | |||||||||||||||
Balance beginning of period | $ | 14,662,641 | $ | 8,256,558 | $ | 1,420,555 | $ | 1,345,782 | $ | 1,135,487 | ||||||||||
Purchases | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Return of capital | | | | | | |||||||||||||||
Sales | (15,779,244 | ) | (8,885,319 | ) | (1,528,735 | ) | (1,448,266 | ) | (1,221,957 | ) | ||||||||||
Total realized gains | 12,633,897 | 7,114,164 | 1,224,001 | 1,159,579 | 978,372 | |||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gains | (11,517,294 | ) | (6,485,403 | ) | (1,115,821 | ) | (1,057,095 | ) | (891,902 | ) | ||||||||||
Balance end of period | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized gains on | ||||||||||||||||||||
investments still held at May 31, 2017 | $ | 1,900,654 | $ | 1,070,264 | $ | 184,142 | $ | 174,446 | $ | 147,191 |
The Funds own units of preferred stock of Targa Resources Corp. that were issued in a private placement transaction that closed on March 16, 2016. The preferred stock provides the purchaser an option to convert into common stock after 12 years. In addition, the preferred stock can be repurchased by the issuer at a price of $1,100 per share after five years and $1,050 per share after six years. As part of the transaction, each Fund received two classes of warrants. On December 29, 2016 each fund exercised warrant shares in full in exchange for common shares of Targa Resources Corp.
A lattice model is being utilized to determine fair value of the preferred stock. The Funds estimate future volatility of the underlying common stock price and the discount rate to apply to expected future cash flows. Unobservable inputs used to determine the discount rate include an illiquidity spread due to the shares being issued in the private market and a seniority spread due to the purchased private preferred units being lower in the capital structure than the issuers public preferred stock. An increase (decrease) in the illiquidity spread or seniority spread would lead to a corresponding decrease (increase) in fair value of the preferred stock. An increase (decrease) in estimated future volatility would lead to a corresponding increase (decrease) in fair value of the preferred stock.
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The following tables summarize the fair value and significant unobservable inputs that each Fund used to value its portfolio investments categorized as Level 3 as of May 31, 2017:
Assets at Fair Value | TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||||||
Preferred Stock | $ | 24,379,065 | $ | 13,727,930 | $ | 2,361,939 | $ | 2,237,567 | $ | 1,887,982 | |||||
Assets at Fair Value | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | Input | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Lattice model | Illiquidity spread | 1.25% | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Lattice model | Seniority spread | 0.25% |
C. Securities Transactions and
Investment Income
Securities transactions are accounted for
on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains
and losses are reported on an identified cost basis. Interest income is
recognized on the accrual basis, including amortization of premiums and
accretion of discounts. Dividend income and distributions are recorded on the
ex-dividend date. Distributions received from investments generally are
comprised of ordinary income and return of capital. The Funds estimate the
allocation of distributions between investment income and return of capital at
the time such distributions are received based on historical information or
regulatory filings. These estimates may subsequently be revised based on actual
allocations received from the portfolio companies after their tax reporting
periods are concluded, as the actual character of these distributions is not
known until after the fiscal year-end of the Funds.
Subsequent to November 30, 2016, the Funds reallocated the amount of investment income and return of capital they recognized for the period from December 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016 based on the 2016 tax reporting information received. These reclassifications amounted to:
Increase (Decrease) in | Increase (Decrease) in | Increase (Decrease) in | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income | Unrealized Appreciation | Realized Gains | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Per Share | Amount | Per Share | Amount | Per Share | |||||||||||||||||||
TYG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ | (18,247,941 | ) | $ | (0.372 | ) | $ | 15,743,255 | $ | 0.321 | $ | 2,504,687 | $ | 0.051 | ||||||||||
After-tax | $ | (11,523,575 | ) | $ | (0.235 | ) | $ | 9,941,865 | $ | 0.203 | $ | 1,581,709 | $ | 0.032 | ||||||||||
NTG | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ | (3,490,318 | ) | $ | (0.074 | ) | $ | 3,109,266 | $ | 0.071 | $ | 150,607 | $ | 0.003 | ||||||||||
After-tax | $ | (2,213,210 | ) | $ | (0.047 | ) | $ | 2,117,710 | $ | 0.045 | $ | 95,500 | $ | 0.002 | ||||||||||
TTP | $ | (83,274 | ) | $ | (0.008 | ) | $ | 79,038 | $ | 0.008 | $ | 4,236 | $ | 0.000 | ||||||||||
NDP | $ | 95,499 | $ | 0.007 | $ | (88,032 | ) | $ | (0.006 | ) | $ | (7,467 | ) | $ | (0.001 | ) | ||||||||
TPZ | $ | (225,224 | ) | $ | (0.032 | ) | $ | 216,014 | $ | 0.031 | $ | 9,210 | $ | 0.001 |
Subsequent to the period ended February 28, 2017, the Funds reallocated the amount of investment income and return of capital they recognized in the current fiscal year based on their revised 2017 estimates, after considering the final allocations for 2016. These reclassifications amounted to:
Increase (Decrease) in | Increase (Decrease) in | Increase (Decrease) in | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net Investment Income | Unrealized Appreciation | Realized Gains | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amount | Per Share | Amount | Per Share | Amount | Per Share | ||||||||||||||||||
TYG | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ | (1,944,355 | ) | $ | (0.040 | ) | $ | 1,702,133 | $ | 0.035 | $ | 242,222 | $ | 0.005 | |||||||||
After-tax | $ | (1,227,860 | ) | $ | (0.025 | ) | $ | 1,074,897 | $ | 0.022 | $ | 152,963 | $ | 0.003 | |||||||||
NTG | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pre-tax | $ | 236,618 | $ | 0.005 | $ | (230,444 | ) | $ | (0.005 | ) | $ | (6,174 | ) | $ | (0.000 | ) | |||||||
After-tax | $ | 150,040 | $ | 0.003 | $ | (146,125 | ) | $ | (0.003 | ) | $ | (3,915 | ) | $ | (0.000 | ) | |||||||
TTP | $ | 20,893 | $ | 0.002 | $ | (20,893 | ) | $ | (0.002 | ) | $ | | $ | | |||||||||
NDP | $ | 112,322 | $ | 0.008 | $ | (112,322 | ) | $ | (0.008 | ) | $ | | $ | | |||||||||
TPZ | $ | 16,468 | $ | 0.002 | $ | (7,762 | ) | $ | (0.001 | ) | $ | (8,706 | ) | $ | (0.001 | ) |
In addition, the Funds may be subject to withholding taxes on foreign-sourced income. The Funds accrue such taxes when the related income is earned.
D. Foreign Currency
Translation
For foreign currency, investments in
foreign securities, and other assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign
currency, the Funds translate these amounts into U.S. dollars on the following
basis: (i) market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities at the
current rate of exchange on the valuation date, and (ii) purchases and sales of
investment securities, income and expenses at the relevant rates of exchange on
the respective dates of such transactions. The Funds do not isolate the portion
of gains and losses on investments that is due to changes in the foreign
exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of
securities.
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E. Federal and State Income Taxation
Each of TYG and
NTG, as corporations, are obligated to pay federal and state income tax on its taxable income. Currently, the highest regular
marginal federal income tax rate for a corporation is 35%. Each of TYG and NTG may be subject to a 20% federal alternative minimum
tax (AMT) on its federal alternative minimum taxable income to the extent that its AMT exceeds its regular federal
income tax.
TTP, NDP and TPZ each qualify as a regulated investment company (RIC) under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). As a result, TTP, NDP and TPZ generally will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax on income and gains that they distribute each taxable year to stockholders if they meet certain minimum distribution requirements. RICs are required to distribute substantially all of their income, in addition to meeting certain asset diversification requirements, and are subject to a 4% non-deductible U.S. federal excise tax on certain undistributed income unless the fund makes sufficient distributions to satisfy the excise tax avoidance requirement.
The Funds invest in master limited partnerships (MLPs), which generally are treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a limited partner in the MLPs, each Fund reports its allocable share of the MLPs taxable income in computing its own taxable income. The Funds tax expense or benefit, if applicable, is included in the Statements of Operations based on the component of income or gains (losses) to which such expense or benefit relates. For TYG and NTG, deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. A valuation allowance is recognized if, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax asset will not be realized.
The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only when the position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the tax authorities based on the technical merits of the tax position. The Funds policy is to record interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions as part of tax expense. As of May 31, 2017, the Funds had no uncertain tax positions and no penalties or interest was accrued. The Funds do not expect any change in their unrecognized tax positions in the next twelve months. The tax years ended on the following dates remain open to examination by federal and state tax authorities:
TYG November 30, 2013 through 2016
NTG November 30, 2010 through 2016
TTP, NDP and TPZ November 30, 2013 through 2016
F. Distributions to Stockholders
Distributions to common stockholders are
recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Funds may not declare or pay distributions
to its common stockholders if it does not meet asset coverage ratios required
under the 1940 Act or the rating agency guidelines for its debt and preferred
stock following such distribution. The amount of any distributions will be
determined by the Board of Directors. The character of distributions to common
stockholders made during the year may differ from their ultimate
characterization for federal income tax purposes.
As RICs, TTP, NDP and TPZ each intend to make cash distributions of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to common stockholders. In addition, on an annual basis, TTP, NDP and TPZ each may distribute additional capital gains in the last calendar quarter if necessary to meet minimum distribution requirements and thus avoid being subject to excise taxes. Distributions paid to stockholders in excess of investment company taxable income and net realized gains will be treated as return of capital to stockholders.
Distributions to mandatory redeemable preferred (MRP) stockholders are accrued daily based on applicable distribution rates for each series and paid periodically according to the terms of the agreements. The Funds may not declare or pay distributions to its preferred stockholders if it does not meet a 200% asset coverage ratio for its debt or the rating agency basic maintenance amount for the debt following such distribution. The character of distributions to preferred stockholders made during the year may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes.
For tax purposes, distributions to stockholders for the year ended November 30, 2016 were characterized as follows:
TYG | NTG | TTP* | NDP | TPZ* | ||||||||||||||||||||
Common | Preferred | Common | Preferred | Common | Preferred | Common | Common | |||||||||||||||||
Qualified dividend income | 86 | % | 100 | % | | | 39 | % | 39 | % | | 11 | % | |||||||||||
Ordinary dividend income | | | | | 58 | % | 58 | % | | 80 | % | |||||||||||||
Return of capital | 14 | % | | 100 | % | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | | ||||||||||||
Long-term capital gain | | | | | 3 | % | 3 | % | | 9 | % |
* | For Federal income tax purposes, distributions of short-term capital gains are included in qualified dividend income. |
The tax character of distributions paid to common and preferred stockholders for the current year will be determined subsequent to November 30, 2017.
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G. Offering and Debt Issuance
Costs
Offering costs related to the
issuance of common stock are charged to additional paid-in capital when the
stock is issued. Debt issuance costs related to senior notes and MRP Stock are
capitalized and amortized over the period the debt or MRP Stock is outstanding.
TYG:
Offering costs (excluding underwriter discounts and commissions) of
$5,048 related to the issuance of common stock were recorded to additional
paid-in capital during the period ended May 31, 2017.
There were no offering or debt issuance costs recorded during the period ended May 31, 2017, for NTG, TTP, NDP or TPZ.
H. Derivative Financial
Instruments
The Funds have established
policies and procedures for risk assessment and the approval, reporting and
monitoring of derivative financial instrument activities. The Funds do not hold
or issue derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. All
derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value with changes in fair
value during the reporting period, and amounts accrued under the agreements,
included as unrealized gains or losses in the accompanying Statements of
Operations. Derivative instruments that are subject to an enforceable master
netting arrangement allow a Fund and the counterparty to the instrument to
offset any exposure to the other party with amounts owed to the other party. The
fair value of derivative financial instruments in a loss position are offset
against the fair value of derivative financial instruments in a gain position,
with the net fair value appropriately reflected as an asset or liability within
the accompanying Statements of Assets & Liabilities.
TYG and TPZ use interest rate swap contracts in an attempt to manage interest rate risk. Cash settlements under the terms of the interest rate swap contracts and the termination of such contracts are recorded as realized gains or losses in the accompanying Statements of Operations.
TTP and NDP seek to provide current income from gains earned through an option strategy that normally consists of writing (selling) call options on selected equity securities held in the portfolio (covered calls). The premium received on a written call option is initially recorded as a liability and subsequently adjusted to the then current fair value of the option written. Premiums received from writing call options that expire unexercised are recorded as a realized gain on the expiration date. Premiums received from writing call options that are exercised are added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security to calculate the realized gain (loss). If a written call option is repurchased prior to its exercise, the realized gain (loss) is the difference between the premium received and the amount paid to repurchase the option.
I. Indemnifications
Under each of the Funds organizational documents, its
officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out
of the performance of their duties to the Funds. In addition, in the normal
course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general
indemnification to other parties. A Funds maximum exposure under these
arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made
against the Funds that have not yet occurred, and may not occur. However, the
Funds have not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expect
the risk of loss to be remote.
J. Cash and Cash
Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents
include short-term, liquid investments with an original maturity of three months
or less and money market fund accounts.
K. Recent Accounting and Regulatory
Updates
In April 2015, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2015-03 Interest Imputation of
Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance
Costs. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a note be
reported in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the face amount of that
note. ASU 2015-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December
15, 2015 and interim periods within these fiscal years, and must be applied
retrospectively. The funds adopted ASU 2015-03 during the period ended February
28, 2017. For TYG, NTG and TTP, accrued deferred debt issuance and offering
costs related to senior notes were reclassified from Prepaid expenses and other
assets to Senior notes, net and accrued deferred offering costs related to
mandatory redeemable preferred stock were reclassified from Prepaid expenses
and other assets to Mandatory redeemable preferred stock, net on the
Statements of Assets & Liabilities. There was no impact to the financial
statements related to the adoption of ASU 2015-03 for NDP and TPZ.
In October 2016, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted new rules and amended existing rules (together, final rules) intended to modernize the reporting and disclosure of information by registered investment companies. In part, the final rules amend Regulation S-X and require standardized, enhanced disclosure about derivatives in investment company financial statements, as well as other amendments. The compliance date for the amendments to Regulation S-X is August 1, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of the amendments to Regulation S-X will have on the financial statements and related disclosures.
3. Concentration Risk
Each of the Funds concentrates its investments in the energy sector. Funds that primarily invest in a particular sector may experience greater volatility than companies investing in a broad range of industry sectors. A Fund may, for defensive purposes, temporarily invest all or a significant portion of its assets in investment grade securities, short-term debt securities and cash or cash equivalents. To the extent a Fund uses this strategy, it may not achieve its investment objective.
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4. Agreements
The Funds have each entered into an Investment Advisory Agreement with Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C. (the Adviser). The Funds each pay the Adviser a fee based on the Funds average monthly total assets (including any assets attributable to leverage and excluding any net deferred tax asset) minus accrued liabilities (other than net deferred tax liability, debt entered into for purposes of leverage and the aggregate liquidation preference of outstanding preferred stock) (Managed Assets), in exchange for the investment advisory services provided. Average monthly Managed Assets is the sum of the daily Managed Assets for the month divided by the number of days in the month. Accrued liabilities are expenses incurred in the normal course of each Funds operations. Waived fees are not subject to recapture by the Adviser. The annual fee rates paid to the Adviser as of May 31, 2017 are as follows:
TYG 0.95% up to $2,500,000,000, 0.90% between $2,500,000,000 and $3,5000, and 0.85% above $3,500,000,000.
NTG 0.95%.
TTP 1.10%, less a fee waiver of 0.05% during calendar year 2016.
NDP 1.10%, less a fee waiver of 0.10% during calendar year 2016.
TPZ 0.95%.
In addition, the Adviser has contractually agreed to waive all fees due under the Investment Advisory Agreements for TYG and NTG related to the net proceeds received from the issuance of additional common stock under at-the-market equity programs for a six month period following the date of issuance.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC serves as each Funds administrator. Each Fund pays the administrator a monthly fee computed at an annual rate of 0.04% of the first $1,000,000,000 of the Funds Managed Assets, 0.01% on the next $500,000,000 of Managed Assets and 0.005% on the balance of the Funds Managed Assets.
U.S. Bank, N.A. serves as the Funds custodian. Each Fund pays the custodian a monthly fee computed at an annual rate of 0.004% of the Funds U.S. Dollar-denominated assets and 0.015% of the Funds Canadian Dollar-denominated assets, plus portfolio transaction fees.
5. Income Taxes
TYG and NTG:
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary
differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial
reporting and tax purposes. Components of TYGs and NTGs deferred tax assets
and liabilities as of May 31, 2017 are as follows:
TYG | NTG | |||||
Deferred tax assets: | ||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ | 14,805,039 | $ | 38,410,016 | ||
Capital loss carryforwards | | 11,126,110 | ||||
AMT credit | | 2,667,784 | ||||
14,805,039 | 52,203,910 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||||||
Basis reduction of investment in MLPs | 307,263,281 | 156,751,754 | ||||
Net unrealized gains on investment securities | 189,387,907 | 69,780,683 | ||||
496,651,188 | 226,532,437 | |||||
Total net deferred tax liability | $ | 481,846,149 | $ | 174,328,527 |
At May 31, 2017, a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets was not deemed necessary because each of TYG and NTG believe it is more likely than not that there is an ability to realize its deferred tax assets through future taxable income. Any adjustments to TYGs or NTGs estimates of future taxable income will be made in the period such determination is made.
Total income tax expense for each of TYG and NTG differs from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate of 35% to net investment loss and net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments for the period ended May 31, 2017, as follows:
TYG | NTG | |||||
Application of statutory income tax rate | $ | 27,684,558 | $ | 11,653,917 | ||
State income taxes, net of federal tax effect | 1,463,327 | 529,421 | ||||
Permanent differences | 956,982 | 737,141 | ||||
Other | 88 | | ||||
Total income tax expense | $ | 30,104,955 | $ | 12,920,479 |
Total income taxes are computed by applying the federal statutory rate plus a blended state income tax rate.
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued) |
For the period ended May 31, 2017, the components of income tax expense for TYG and NTG include the following:
TYG | NTG | ||||
Current state tax expense | $ | 88 | $ | | |
Deferred tax expense | |||||
Federal | 28,593,496 | 12,359,026 | |||
State (net of federal tax effect) | 1,511,371 | 561,453 | |||
Total deferred tax expense | 30,104,867 | 12,920,479 | |||
Total income tax expense | $ | 30,104,955 | $ | 12,920,479 |
TYG acquired all of the net assets of Tortoise Energy Capital Corporation (TYY) and Tortoise North American Energy Corporation (TYN) on June 23, 2014 in a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a)(1)(C) of the IRC. As of November 30, 2016, TYG and NTG had net operating losses for federal income tax purposes of approximately $3,866,000 (from TYN) and $55,691,000, respectively. The net operating losses may be carried forward for 20 years. If not utilized, these net operating losses will expire in the year ending November 30, 2027 for TYG and in the years ending November 30, 2033 through 2035 for NTG. Utilization of TYGs net operating losses from TYN is further subject to Section 382 limitations of the IRC, which limit tax attributes subsequent to ownership changes.
As of November 30, 2016, TYG and NTG had capital loss carryforwards of approximately $36,200,000 and $54,900,000, respectively, which may be carried forward for 5 years. If not utilized, these capital losses will expire in the year ending November 30, 2021. The capital losses for the year ended November 30, 2016 have been estimated based on information currently available. Such estimate is subject to revision upon receipt of the 2016 tax reporting information from the individual MLPs. For corporations, capital losses can only be used to offset capital gains and cannot be used to offset ordinary income. The amount of deferred tax asset for net operating losses and capital loss carryforwards at May 31, 2017 includes amounts for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. As of November 30, 2016, NTG had $2,667,784 of AMT credits available, which may be credited in the future against regular income tax and carried forward indefinitely.
TTP, NDP and TPZ:
It is the intention of TTP, NDP and TPZ to each continue to
qualify as a RIC under Subchapter M of the IRC and distribute all of its taxable
income. Accordingly, no provision for federal income taxes is required in the
financial statements.
The amount and character of income and capital gain distributions to be paid, if any, are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. These differences are primarily due to return of capital distributions from underlying investments, wash sales, straddles, swaps, differences in the timing of recognition of gains or losses on investments and distributions in excess of current earnings. These reclassifications have no impact on net assets or results of operations. Permanent book and tax basis differences, if any, may result in reclassifications of undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss), undistributed (accumulated) net realized gain (loss) and additional paid-in capital.
As of November 30, 2016, the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation | $ | 1,163,740 | $ | 1,015,411 | $ | 36,601,033 | ||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 485,611 | | | |||||||||||
Undistributed long-term capital gain | | | 917 | |||||||||||
Capital loss carryforwards | | (40,731,361 | ) | | ||||||||||
Qualified late year ordinary losses | | (1,417,779 | ) | (1) | | |||||||||
Other temporary differences | (2,095,433 | ) | (2) | (3,908,007 | ) | (2) | (18,441 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated earnings (deficit) | $ | (446,082 | ) | $ | (45,041,736 | ) | $ | 36,583,509 |
(1) | Qualified late year ordinary losses are net ordinary losses incurred between January 1 and the end of NDPs fiscal year on November 30, 2016, per IRC Sec. 852(b)(8). Such losses may be deferred until the first day of NDPs next fiscal year. |
(2) | Primarily related to losses deferred under straddle regulations per IRC Sec. 1092. |
As of November 30, 2016, NDP had a short-term capital loss carryforward of approximately $10,200,000 and a long-term capital loss carryforward of approximately $30,500,000, which may be carried forward for an unlimited period under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010. To the extent NDP realizes future net capital gains, those gains will be offset by any unused capital loss carryforwards. Capital loss carryforwards will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. Thus, such losses must be used first to offset gains of the same character; for example, long-term loss carryforwards will first offset long-term gains, before they can be used to offset short-term gains. The capital losses for the year ended November 30, 2016 have been estimated based on information currently available. Such estimate is subject to revision upon receipt of the 2016 tax reporting information from the individual MLPs.
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As of May 31, 2017, the aggregate cost of investments, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation on a federal income tax basis were as follows:
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||||||||||
Cost of investments | $ | 1,234,359,124 | $ | 888,029,070 | $ | 289,032,382 | $ | 294,299,913 | $ | 180,747,781 | ||||||||
Gross unrealized appreciation of investments | $ | 1,348,063,279 | $ | 619,110,238 | $ | 20,602,103 | $ | 23,936,174 | $ | 34,100,404 | ||||||||
Gross unrealized depreciation of investments | | | (31,478,806 | ) | (54,434,533 | ) | (3,325,313 | ) | ||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | 1,348,063,279 | $ | 619,110,238 | $ | (10,876,703 | ) | $ | (30,498,359 | ) | $ | 30,775,091 |
6. Restricted Securities
Certain of the Funds investments are restricted and are valued as determined in accordance with fair value procedures, as more fully described in Note 2. The carrying value per unit of unrestricted common units of Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. was $19.86 on January 6, 2017, the date of the purchase agreement and the date an enforceable right to acquire the restricted Energy Transfer Equity, L.P. units was obtained by each fund. The carrying value per unit of unrestricted common units of Centennial Resource Development, Inc. was $15.31 on November 27, 2016, the date of the agreement to assign and the date an enforceable right to acquire the restricted Centennial Resource Development, Inc. units was obtained by NDP. The following table shows the principal amount or shares, acquisition date(s), acquisition cost, fair value and the percent of net assets which the securities comprise at May 31, 2017.
TYG: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment | as Percent | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment Security | Type | Shares | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost | Fair Value | of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||
Targa Resources Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
9.500% | Preferred Stock | 21,758 | 3/16/16 | $ | 19,265,393 | $ | 24,379,065 | 1.7 | % | |||||||||||
NTG: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment | as Percent | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment Security | Type | Shares | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost | Fair Value | of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||
Targa Resources Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
9.500% | Preferred Stock | 12,252 | 3/16/16 | $ | 10,848,405 | $ | 13,727,930 | 1.5 | % | |||||||||||
TTP: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment | as Percent | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment Security | Type | Shares | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost | Fair Value | of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||
Targa Resources Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
9.500% | Preferred Stock | 2,108 | 03/16/16 | $ | 1,866,506 | $ | 2,361,939 | 1.1 | % | |||||||||||
NDP: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment | as Percent | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment Security | Type | Shares | Acquisition Date | Acquisition Cost | Fair Value | of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||
Targa Resources Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
9.500% | Preferred Stock | 1,997 | 03/16/16 | $ | 1,768,223 | $ | 2,237,567 | 1.1 | % | |||||||||||
TPZ: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment | Principal | as Percent | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment Security | Type | Amount/Shares | Acquisition Date(s) | Acquisition Cost | Fair Value | of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||
Blue Racer Midstream, LLC, | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.125%, 11/15/2022* | Corporate Bond | $ | 4,000,000 | 06/23/16-07/29/16 | $ | 3,810,000 | $ | 4,110,000 | 2.5 | % | ||||||||||
DCP Midstream LLC, | ||||||||||||||||||||
9.750%, 03/15/2019* | Corporate Bond | $ | 4,000,000 | 08/07/09-08/16/12 | 3,674,870 | 4,500,000 | 2.8 | |||||||||||||
Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.400%, 09/15/2020* | Corporate Bond | $ | 3,000,000 | 11/30/11 | 3,180,330 | 3,349,575 | 2.1 | |||||||||||||
Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc., | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.900%, 12/01/2021* | Corporate Bond | $ | 2,000,000 | 11/18/11-12/05/11 | 2,074,420 | 2,246,100 | 1.4 | |||||||||||||
Florida Gas Transmission Co., LLC, | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.450%, 07/15/2020* | Corporate Bond | $ | 1,500,000 | 07/08/10-01/04/11 | 1,551,220 | 1,627,425 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||
Gibson Energy Inc., | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.750%, 07/15/2021* | Corporate Bond | $ | 4,500,000 | 06/26/13-07/01/13 | 4,459,760 | 4,668,750 | 2.9 | |||||||||||||
Midcontinent Express Pipeline, LLC, | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.700%, 09/15/2019* | Corporate Bond | $ | 2,000,000 | 09/09/09-03/02/10 | 2,061,010 | 2,132,500 | 1.3 | |||||||||||||
Pattern Energy Group Inc., | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.875%, 02/01/2024* | Corporate Bond | $ | 1,000,000 | 01/20/17-01/24/17 | 1,011,875 | 1,045,000 | 0.6 |
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Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment | Principal | as Percent | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment Security | Type | Amount/Shares | Acquisition Date(s) | Acquisition Cost | Fair Value | of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||
PDC Energy Company, | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.125%, 09/15/2024* | Corporate Bond | $ | 2,000,000 | 09/28/16 | $ | 2,047,500 | $ | 2,045,000 | 1.3 | % | ||||||||||
Rockies Express Pipeline, LLC, | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.000%, 01/15/2019* | Corporate Bond | $ | 4,000,000 | 08/03/15 | 4,130,000 | 4,197,520 | 2.6 | |||||||||||||
Ruby Pipeline, LLC, | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.000%, 04/01/2022* | Corporate Bond | $ | 1,500,000 | 09/17/12 | 1,616,250 | 1,603,889 | 1.0 | |||||||||||||
SemGroup Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
6.375%, 03/15/2025* | Corporate Bond | $ | 6,000,000 | 03/08/17 | 5,939,010 | 5,925,000 | 3.7 | |||||||||||||
Southern Star Central Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
5.125%, 07/15/2022* | Corporate Bond | $ | 3,000,000 | 06/17/14 | 3,041,250 | 3,045,000 | 1.9 | |||||||||||||
Targa Resources Corp., | ||||||||||||||||||||
9.500% | Preferred Stock | 1,685 | 03/16/16 | 1,491,965 | 1,887,982 | 1.2 | ||||||||||||||
$ | 40,089,460 | $ | 42,383,741 | 26.3 | % |
*Security is eligible for resale under Rule 144A under the 1933 Act.
7. Investment Transactions
For the period ended May 31, 2017, the amount of security transactions (other than U.S. government securities and short-term investments), is as follows:
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | |||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 277,083,966 | $ | 184,134,122 | $ | 27,768,437 | $ | 61,901,773 | $ | 28,520,939 | |||||
Sales | $ | 289,260,348 | $ | 183,510,878 | $ | 29,514,457 | $ | 64,555,803 | $ | 28,318,904 |
8. Senior Notes
TYG, NTG and TTP each have issued private senior notes (collectively, the Notes), which are unsecured obligations and, upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of a Fund, will rank: (1) senior to all of the Funds outstanding preferred shares, if any; (2) senior to all of the Funds outstanding common shares; (3) on parity with any unsecured creditors of the Fund and any unsecured senior securities representing indebtedness of the Fund and (4) junior to any secured creditors of the Fund. Holders of the Notes are entitled to receive periodic cash interest payments until maturity. The Notes are not listed on any exchange or automated quotation system.
The Notes are redeemable in certain circumstances at the option of a Fund, subject to payment of any applicable make-whole amounts or early redemption premiums. The Notes for a Fund are also subject to a mandatory redemption if the Fund fails to meet asset coverage ratios required under the 1940 Act or the rating agency guidelines if such failure is not waived or cured. At May 31, 2017, each of TYG, NTG and TTP were in compliance with asset coverage covenants and basic maintenance covenants for its senior notes.
Details of each Funds outstanding Notes, including estimated fair value, as of May 31, 2017 are included below. The estimated fair value of each series of fixed-rate Notes was calculated, for disclosure purposes, by discounting future cash flows by a rate equal to the current U.S. Treasury rate with an equivalent maturity date, plus either 1) the spread between the interest rate on recently issued debt and the U.S. Treasury rate with a similar maturity date or 2) if there has not been a recent debt issuance, the spread between the AAA corporate finance debt rate and the U.S. Treasury rate with an equivalent maturity date plus the spread between the fixed rates of the Notes and the AAA corporate finance debt rate. The estimated fair value of floating rate Notes approximates the carrying amount because the interest rate fluctuates with changes in interest rates available in the current market. The estimated fair values in the following tables are Level 2 valuations within the fair value hierarchy.
TYG: | ||||||||||||||
Notional | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Series | Maturity Date | Interest Rate | Payment Frequency | Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||
Series M | September 27, 2017 | 2.75% | Semi-Annual | $ | 13,000,000 | $ | 13,075,214 | |||||||
Series BB | September 27, 2017 | 2.75% | Semi-Annual | 12,000,000 | 12,069,428 | |||||||||
Series I | May 12, 2018 | 4.35% | Quarterly | 10,000,000 | 10,190,033 | |||||||||
Series X | June 15, 2018 | 4.55% | Quarterly | 12,500,000 | 12,873,790 | |||||||||
Series N | September 27, 2018 | 3.15% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,125,501 | |||||||||
Series CC | September 27, 2019 | 3.48% | Semi-Annual | 15,000,000 | 15,340,900 | |||||||||
Series J | December 19, 2019 | 3.30% | Semi-Annual | 15,000,000 | 15,418,255 | |||||||||
Series Y | June 14, 2020 | 2.77% | Semi-Annual | 12,500,000 | 12,634,786 | |||||||||
Series LL | June 14, 2020 | 2.32% | (1) | Quarterly | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
Series O | September 27, 2020 | 3.78% | Semi-Annual | 15,000,000 | 15,521,743 | |||||||||
Series Z | June 14, 2021 | 2.98% | Semi-Annual | 12,500,000 | 12,667,529 | |||||||||
Series R | January 22, 2022 | 3.77% | Semi-Annual | 25,000,000 | 26,079,996 | |||||||||
Series DD | September 27, 2022 | 4.21% | Semi-Annual | 13,000,000 | 13,753,120 | |||||||||
Series II | December 18, 2022 | 3.22% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,155,087 |
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TYG: | ||||||||||||||
Notional | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Series | Maturity Date | Interest Rate | Payment Frequency | Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||
Series K | December 19, 2022 | 3.87% | Semi-Annual | $ | 10,000,000 | $ | 10,513,031 | |||||||
Series S | January 22, 2023 | 3.99% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,542,731 | |||||||||
Series P | September 27, 2023 | 4.39% | Semi-Annual | 12,000,000 | 12,839,173 | |||||||||
Series FF | November 20, 2023 | 4.16% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,501,396 | |||||||||
Series JJ | December 18, 2023 | 3.34% | Semi-Annual | 20,000,000 | 20,318,390 | |||||||||
Series T | January 22, 2024 | 4.16% | Semi-Annual | 25,000,000 | 26,598,279 | |||||||||
Series L | December 19, 2024 | 3.99% | Semi-Annual | 20,000,000 | 21,127,088 | |||||||||
Series AA | June 14, 2025 | 3.48% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,187,404 | |||||||||
Series MM | June 14, 2025 | 2.37% | (2) | Quarterly | 30,000,000 | 30,000,000 | ||||||||
Series NN | June 14, 2025 | 3.20% | Semi-Annual | 30,000,000 | 29,935,106 | |||||||||
Series KK | December 18, 2025 | 3.53% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,202,218 | |||||||||
Series OO | April 9, 2026 | 3.27% | Semi-Annual | 30,000,000 | 29,629,937 | |||||||||
$ | 412,500,000 | $ | 422,300,135 |
(1) | Floating rate resets each quarter based on 3-month LIBOR plus 1.20%. The current rate is effective for the period from March 14, 2017 through June 13, 2017. The weighted-average interest rate for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 was 2.22%. |
(2) | Floating rate resets each quarter based on 3-month LIBOR plus 1.25%. The current rate is effective for the period from March 14, 2017 through June 13, 2017. The weighted-average interest rate for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 was 2.27%. |
TYGs Series G Notes with a notional amount of $30,000,000 and a fixed interest rate of 5.85% were paid in full upon maturity on December 21, 2016.
NTG: | ||||||||||||||
Notional | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Series | Maturity Date | Interest Rate | Payment Frequency | Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||
Series C | December 15, 2017 | 3.73% | Quarterly | $ | 57,000,000 | $ | 57,826,043 | |||||||
Series I | April 17, 2018 | 2.77% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,052,083 | |||||||||
Series G | May 12, 2018 | 4.35% | Quarterly | 10,000,000 | 10,190,033 | |||||||||
Series K | September 9, 2019 | 2.41% | (1) | Quarterly | 35,000,000 | 35,000,000 | ||||||||
Series D | December 15, 2020 | 4.29% | Quarterly | 112,000,000 | 118,183,053 | |||||||||
Series J | April 17, 2021 | 3.72% | Semi-Annual | 30,000,000 | 30,959,769 | |||||||||
Series L | April 17, 2021 | 2.61% | (2) | Quarterly | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | ||||||||
Series M | April 17, 2021 | 3.06% | Semi-Annual | 10,000,000 | 10,070,677 | |||||||||
$ | 284,000,000 | $ | 292,281,658 |
(1) | Floating rate resets each quarter based on 3-month LIBOR plus 1.30%. The current rate is effective for the period from March 9, 2017 through June 8, 2017. The weighted-average rate for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 was 2.32%. |
(2) | Floating rate resets each quarter based on 3-month LIBOR plus 1.45%. The current rate is effective for the period from April 17, 2017 through July 16, 2017. The weighted-average rate for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 was 2.47%. |
TTP: | ||||||||||||||
Notional | Estimated | |||||||||||||
Series | Maturity Date | Interest Rate | Payment Frequency | Amount | Fair Value | |||||||||
Series C | December 15, 2018 | 3.49% | Quarterly | $ | 6,000,000 | $ | 6,122,152 | |||||||
Series F | December 12, 2020 | 3.01% | Semi-Annual | 6,000,000 | 6,104,405 | |||||||||
Series D | December 15, 2021 | 4.08% | Quarterly | 16,000,000 | 16,826,170 | |||||||||
Series G | December 12, 2022 | 2.17% | (1) | Quarterly | 6,000,000 | 6,000,000 | ||||||||
$ | 34,000,000 | $ | 35,052,727 |
(1) | Floating rate resets each quarter based on 3-month LIBOR plus 1.05%. The current rate is effective for the period from March 13, 2017 through June 11, 2017. The weighted-average interest rate for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 was 2.07%. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) (continued) |
9. Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock
TYG, NTG and TTP each have issued and outstanding MRP Stock at May 31, 2017. The MRP Stock has rights determined by the Board of Directors. Except as otherwise indicated in the Funds Charter or Bylaws, or as otherwise required by law, the holders of MRP Stock have voting rights equal to the holders of common stock (one vote per MRP share) and will vote together with the holders of shares of common stock as a single class except on matters affecting only the holders of preferred stock or the holders of common stock. The 1940 Act requires that the holders of any preferred stock (including MRP Stock), voting separately as a single class, have the right to elect at least two directors at all times.
Under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a fund may not declare dividends or make other distributions on shares of common stock or purchases of such shares if, at the time of the declaration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to the outstanding MRP Stock would be less than 200%. The MRP Stock is also subject to a mandatory redemption if a Fund fails to meet an asset coverage ratio of at least 225% as determined in accordance with the 1940 Act or a rating agency basic maintenance amount if such failure is not waived or cured. At May 31, 2017, each of TYG, NTG and TTP were in compliance with asset coverage covenants and basic maintenance covenants for its MRP Stock.
Details of each Funds outstanding MRP Stock, including estimated fair value, as of May 31, 2017 is included below. The estimated fair value of each series of TYG, NTG and TTP MRP Stock was calculated for disclosure purposes by discounting future cash flows at a rate equal to the current U.S. Treasury rate with an equivalent maturity date, plus either 1) the spread between the interest rate on recently issued preferred stock and the U.S. Treasury rate with a similar maturity date or 2) if there has not been a recent preferred stock issuance, the spread between the AA corporate finance debt rate and the U.S. Treasury rate with an equivalent maturity date plus the spread between the fixed rates of the MRP Stock and the AA corporate finance debt rate. The estimated fair values of each series of the TYG, NTG and TTP MRP Stock are Level 2 valuations within the fair value hierarchy.
TYG:
TYG has 65,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and 16,500,000
shares of MRP Stock outstanding at May 31, 2017. TYGs MRP Stock has a
liquidation value of $10.00 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid
distributions, whether or not declared. Holders of the MRP D Stock and MRP E
Stock are entitled to receive cash interest payments semi-annually at a fixed
rate until maturity. The TYG MRP Stock is not listed on any exchange or
automated quotation system.
Aggregate Liquidation | Estimated | |||||||||||||||
Series | Mandatory Redemption Date | Fixed Rate | Shares Outstanding | Preference | Fair Value | |||||||||||
Series D | December 17, 2021 | 4.01% | 8,500,000 | $ | 85,000,000 | $ | 87,383,128 | |||||||||
Series E | December 17, 2024 | 4.34% | 8,000,000 | 80,000,000 | 82,869,331 | |||||||||||
16,500,000 | $ | 165,000,000 | $ | 170,252,459 |
TYGs MRP Stock is redeemable in certain circumstances at the option of TYG, subject to payment of any applicable make-whole amounts.
NTG:
NTG has 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and 4,400,000
shares of MRP Stock outstanding at May 31, 2017. NTGs MRP Stock has a
liquidation value of $25.00 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid
distributions, whether or not declared. Holders of NTG MRP Stock are entitled to
receive cash interest payments each quarter at a fixed rate until maturity. The
NTG MRP Stock is not listed on any exchange or automated quotation
system.
Aggregate Liquidation | Estimated | |||||||||||||||
Series | Mandatory Redemption Date | Fixed Rate | Shares Outstanding | Preference | Fair Value | |||||||||||
Series B | December 15, 2017 | 4.33% | 2,600,000 | $ | 65,000,000 | $ | 66,004,639 | |||||||||
Series C | December 8, 2020 | 3.73% | 200,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,058,196 | |||||||||||
Series D | December 8, 2022 | 4.19% | 1,600,000 | 40,000,000 | 40,764,174 | |||||||||||
4,400,000 | $ | 110,000,000 | $ | 111,827,009 |
NTGs MRP Stock is redeemable in certain circumstances at the option of NTG, subject to payment of any applicable make-whole amounts.
TTP:
TTP has 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized and 640,000
shares of MRP Stock outstanding at May 31, 2017. TTPs MRP Stock has a
liquidation value of $25.00 per share plus any accumulated but unpaid
distributions, whether or not declared. Holders of TTP MRP Stock are entitled to
receive cash interest payments each quarter at a fixed rate until maturity. The
TTP MRP Stock is not listed on any exchange or automated quotation
system.
Aggregate Liquidation | Estimated | |||||||||||||||
Series | Mandatory Redemption Date | Fixed Rate | Shares Outstanding | Preference | Fair Value | |||||||||||
Series A | December 15, 2018 | 4.29% | 640,000 | $ | 16,000,000 | $ | 16,387,222 |
TTPs MRP Stock is redeemable in certain circumstances at the option of TTP, subject to payment of any applicable make-whole amounts.
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10. Credit Facilities
The following table shows key terms, average borrowing activity and interest rates for the period during which the facility was utilized during the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017, as well as the principal balance and interest rate in effect at May 31, 2017 for each of the Funds credit facilities:
TYG | TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | |||||||
Bank of America, | ||||||||||||
Lending syndicate agent | U.S. Bank, N.A. | Scotia Bank, N.A. | N.A. | Scotia Bank, N.A. | Scotia Bank, N.A. | Scotia Bank, N.A. | ||||||
Unsecured, | Unsecured, | Unsecured, | Unsecured, | Unsecured, | Unsecured, | |||||||
revolving credit | revolving credit | revolving credit | revolving credit | revolving credit | revolving credit | |||||||
Type of facility | facility | facility | facility | facility | facility | facility | ||||||
Borrowing capacity | $157,500,000 | $90,000,000 | $117,000,000 | $35,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $60,000,000 | ||||||
364-day rolling | 179-day rolling | 179-day rolling | ||||||||||
Maturity date | June 13, 2017 | June 22, 2018 | June 13, 2017 | evergreen | evergreen | evergreen | ||||||
1-month LIBOR | 1-month LIBOR | 1-month LIBOR | 1-month LIBOR | 1-month LIBOR | 1-month LIBOR | |||||||
Interest rate | plus 1.20% | plus 1.20% | plus 1.20% | plus 1.125% | plus 0.80% | plus 0.80% | ||||||
Non-usage fee | 0.15% | 0.15%(1) | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.20%(2) | 0.20%(3) | ||||||
For the period ended May 31, 2017: | ||||||||||||
Average principal balance | $69,000,000 | $63,000,000 | $52,100,000 | $16,000,000(4) | $63,700,000 | $50,400,000 | ||||||
Average interest rate | 2.07% | 2.07% | 2.07% | 2.01%(4) | 1.67% | 1.67% | ||||||
As of May 31, 2017: | ||||||||||||
Principal balance outstanding | $60,200,000 | $63,000,000 | $48,700,000 | $17,400,000(4) | $64,600,000 | $51,300,000 | ||||||
Interest rate | 2.26% | 2.26% | 2.26% | 2.12%(4) | 1.86% | 1.86% |
(1) | Non-usage fee is waived if the outstanding balance on the facility is at least $63,000,000. |
(2) | Non-usage fee is waived if the outstanding balance on the facility is at least $56,000,000. |
(3) | Non-usage fee is waived if the outstanding balance on the facility is at least $42,000,000. |
(4) | TTPs credit facility allows for interest rates to be fixed on all or a portion of the outstanding principal balance. Amounts reflect activity on the credit facility for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 and include $7,000,000 of the outstanding principal balance that has a fixed rate of 2.03% for the period from June 30, 2015 through June 30, 2017. |
Under the terms of the credit facilities, the Funds must maintain asset coverage required under the 1940 Act. If a Fund fails to maintain the required coverage, it may be required to repay a portion of an outstanding balance until the coverage requirement has been met. At May 31, 2017, each Fund was in compliance with credit facility terms.
11. Derivative Financial Instruments
The Funds have adopted the disclosure provisions of FASB Accounting Standard Codification 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815). ASC 815 requires enhanced disclosures about the Funds use of and accounting for derivative instruments and the effect of derivative instruments on the Funds results of operations and financial position. Tabular disclosure regarding derivative fair value and gain/loss by contract type (e.g., interest rate contracts, foreign exchange contracts, credit contracts, etc.) is required and derivatives accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC 815 must be disclosed separately from those that do not qualify for hedge accounting. Even though the Funds may use derivatives in an attempt to achieve an economic hedge, the Funds derivatives are not accounted for as hedging instruments under ASC 815 because investment companies account for their derivatives at fair value and record any changes in fair value in current period earnings.
Interest Rate Swap
Contracts
TYG and TPZ have each
entered into interest rate swap contracts in an attempt to protect it from
increasing interest expense on its leverage resulting from increasing interest
rates. A decline in interest rates may result in a decline in the value of the
swap contracts, which may result in a decline in the net assets of TYG and TPZ.
At the time the interest rate swap contracts reach their scheduled termination,
there is a risk that TYG and TPZ will not be able to obtain a replacement
transaction, or that the terms of the replacement would not be as favorable as
on the expiring transaction. In addition, if TYG or TPZ is required to terminate
any swap contract early due to a decline in net assets below a threshold amount
($450,000,000 for TYG and $60,000,000 for TPZ) or failing to maintain a required
300% asset coverage of the liquidation value of the outstanding debt, then TYG
or TPZ could be required to make a payment to the extent of any net unrealized
depreciation of the terminated swaps, in addition to redeeming all or some of
its outstanding debt. TYG and TPZ each segregate a portion of its assets as
collateral for the amount of any net liability of its interest rate swap
contracts.
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Details of the interest rate swap contracts outstanding for TYG as of May 31, 2017, are as follows:
Fixed Rate | Floating Rate | |||||||||||
Maturity | Notional | Paid by | Received by | Unrealized | ||||||||
Counterparty | Date | Amount | TYG | TYG | Depreciation | |||||||
The Bank of Nova Scotia | 09/02/2018 | $ | 5,000,000 | 1.815% | 1-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | $ | (32,402 | ) | ||||
The Bank of Nova Scotia | 09/02/2021 | 10,000,000 | 2.381% | 1-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | (281,430 | ) | ||||||
$ | 15,000,000 | $ | (313,832 | ) | ||||||||
Details of the interest rate swap contracts outstanding for TPZ as of May 31, 2017, are as follows: | ||||||||||||
Fixed Rate | Floating Rate | Unrealized | ||||||||||
Maturity | Notional | Paid by | Received by | Appreciation | ||||||||
Counterparty | Date | Amount | TPZ | TPZ | (Depreciation) | |||||||
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | 08/07/2017 | $ | 6,000,000 | 1.89% | 3-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | $ | (10,877 | ) | ||||
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | 08/06/2018 | 6,000,000 | 1.95% | 3-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | (45,011 | ) | ||||||
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | 11/29/2019 | 6,000,000 | 1.33% | 3-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | 33,791 | |||||||
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. | 08/06/2020 | 3,000,000 | 2.18% | 3-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR | (53,391 | ) | ||||||
$ | 21,000,000 | $ | (75,488 | ) |
TYG and TPZ are exposed to credit risk on the interest rate swap contracts if the counterparty should fail to perform under the terms of the interest rate swap contracts. The amount of credit risk is limited to the net appreciation of the interest rate swap contracts, if any, as no collateral is pledged by the counterparty. In addition, if the counterparty to the interest rate swap contracts defaults, the Fund would incur a loss in the amount of the receivable and would not receive amounts due from the counterparty to offset the interest payments on the Funds leverage.
The average notional amount of all open swap agreements for TYG and TPZ for the period from December 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017 was approximately $15,000,000 and $21,500,000, respectively.
The following table presents TYGs and TPZs interest rate swap contracts, each of which is subject to a netting agreement, on a gross and a net basis at May 31, 2017:
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statement of Assets & Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Net Amounts of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Liabilities Presented in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Statements of | the Statements | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
of Recognized | Assets & | of Assets & | Financial | Cash Collateral | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description | Assets | Liabilities | Liabilities | Instruments | Received | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
TPZ: Interest Rate Swap Contracts | $ | 33,791 | $ | (33,791 | ) | $ | | $ | | $ | | $ | | ||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Statement of Assets & Liabilities | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Net Amounts of | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offset in the | Liabilities Presented in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross Amounts | Statements of | the Statements | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
of Recognized | Assets & | of Assets & | Financial | Cash Collateral | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description | Liabilities | Liabilities | Liabilities | Instruments | Received | Net Amount | |||||||||||||||||||||||
TYG: Interest Rate Swap Contracts | $ | 313,832 | $ | | $ | 313,832 | $ | | $ | | $ | 313,832 | |||||||||||||||||
TPZ: Interest Rate Swap Contracts | $ | 109,279 | $ | (33,791 | ) | $ | 75,488 | $ | | $ | | $ | 75,488 |
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Written Call
Options
Transactions in written option
contracts for TYG, NTG, TTP and NDP for the period from December 1, 2016 through
May 31, 2017, are as follows:
TYG | NTG | ||||||||||||||||
Number of | Number of | ||||||||||||||||
Contracts | Premium | Contracts | Premium | ||||||||||||||
Options outstanding at November 30, 2016 | | $ | | | $ | | |||||||||||
Options written | 9,569 | 477,963 | 6,628 | 297,135 | |||||||||||||
Options closed* | | | | | |||||||||||||
Options exercised | | | | | |||||||||||||
Options expired | (9,569 | ) | (477,963 | ) | (6,628 | ) | (297,135 | ) | |||||||||
Options outstanding at May 31, 2017 | | $ | | | $ | | |||||||||||
TTP | NDP | ||||||||||||||||
Number of |
Number of |
||||||||||||||||
Contracts | Premium |
Contracts |
Premium | ||||||||||||||
Options outstanding at November 30, 2016 | 5,857 | $ | 462,996 | 36,989 | $ | 2,153,562 | |||||||||||
Options written | 34,144 | 2,370,307 | 256,469 | 11,590,868 | |||||||||||||
Options closed* | (33,589 | ) | (2,405,845 | ) | (230,178 | ) | (10,968,058 | ) | |||||||||
Options exercised | (637 | ) | (65,981 | ) | (5,857 | ) | (222,394 | ) | |||||||||
Options expired | | | (7,783 | ) | (480,508 | ) | |||||||||||
Options outstanding at May 31, 2017 | 5,775 | $ | 361,477 | 49,640 | $ | 2,073,470 |
* |
The aggregate cost of closing written option contracts was $0 for TYG, $0 for NTG, $923,922 for TTP and $3,058,446 for NDP, resulting in net realized gains of $0, $0, $1,481,924 and $7,909,612 for TYG, NTG, TTP and NDP, respectively. |
The following table presents the types and fair value of derivatives by location as presented on the Statements of Assets & Liabilities at May 31, 2017:
Liabilities | |||||
Derivatives not accounted for as | |||||
hedging instruments under ASC 815 | Location | Fair Value | |||
TYG: Interest rate swap contracts | Interest rate swap contracts | $ | 313,832 | ||
TTP: Written equity call options | Options written, at fair value | $ | 65,652 | ||
NDP: Written equity call options | Options written, at fair value | $ | 250,227 | ||
TPZ: Interest rate swap contracts | Interest rate swap contracts | $ | 75,488 |
The following table presents the effect of derivatives on the Statements of Operations for the period ended May 31, 2017:
Net Unrealized | |||||||||||||
Derivatives not accounted for as | Location of Gains | Net Realized Gain | Appreciation | ||||||||||
hedging instruments under ASC 815 | (Losses) on Derivatives | (Loss) on Derivatives | of Derivatives | ||||||||||
TYG: Interest rate swap contracts | Interest rate swaps | $ | (109,224 | ) | $ | 51,219 | |||||||
TYG: Written equity call options | Options | $ | 477,963 | $ | | ||||||||
NTG: Written equity call options | Options | $ | 297,135 | $ | | ||||||||
TTP: Written equity call options | Options | $ | 1,481,924 | $ | 1,291,186 | ||||||||
NDP: Written equity call options | Options | $ | 8,390,121 | $ | 7,984,082 | ||||||||
TPZ: Interest rate swap contracts | Interest rate swaps | $ | (90,237 | ) | $ | 77,820 |
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12. Subsequent Events
TYG:
On June 12, 2017, TYG entered into an amendment to its credit facility
with U.S. Bank, N.A. that extends the credit facility through June 12, 2019. The
terms of the amendment provide for an unsecured revolving credit facility of
$130,000,000. During the extension, outstanding balances generally will accrue
interest at a variable annual rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.20 percent
and unused portions of the credit facility will accrue on a tiered non-usage fee
schedule. Non-use fees are equal to a rate of 0.25% when the outstanding balance
is below $65,000,000 and 0.15% when the outstanding balance is at least
$65,000,000, but below $91,000,000. The outstanding balance will not be subject
to the non-use fee when the amount outstanding is at least
$91,000,000.
During the period from June 1, 2017 through the date the financial statements were issued, TYG issued 147,443 shares of common stock under its at-the-market equity offering program for gross proceeds of approximately $4.4 million.
TYG has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that no additional items require recognition or disclosure.
NTG:
On June 12, 2017, NTG entered into an amendment to its credit facility
that extends the credit facility through June 12, 2019. The terms of the
amendment provide for an unsecured revolving credit facility of $97,000,000.
During the extension, outstanding balances generally will accrue interest at a
variable annual rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus 1.20 percent and unused
portions of the credit facility will accrue on a tiered non-usage fee schedule.
Non-use fees are equal to a rate of 0.25% when the outstanding balance is below
$48,500,000 and 0.15% when the outstanding balance is at least $48,500,000, but
below $67,900,000. The outstanding balance will not be subject to the non-use
fee when the amount outstanding is at least $67,900,000.
NTG has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that no additional items require recognition or disclosure.
TTP:
TTP has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the
financial statements were issued and has determined that no items require
recognition or disclosure.
NDP:
NDP has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the
financial statements were issued and has determined that no items require
recognition or disclosure.
TPZ:
On June 30, 2017, TPZ paid a distribution in the amount of $0.125 per
common share, for a total of $868,917. Of this total, the dividend reinvestment
amounted to $13,344.
TPZ has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that no additional items require recognition or disclosure.
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Additional Information (unaudited) |
Stockholder Proxy Voting
Results
The annual meeting of stockholders
for each Fund was held on May 18, 2017. The matters considered at the meeting by
each fund, together with the actual vote tabulations relating to such matters
are as follows:
1. To elect two directors of the Fund, to hold office for a term of three years and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||
Conrad S. Ciccotello | ||||||||||
Affirmative | 46,510,666 | 43,008,035 | 8,817,899 | 12,412,457 | 5,527,154 | |||||
Withheld | 2,620,831 | 745,806 | 130,879 | 182,924 | 56,200 | |||||
TOTAL | 49,131,497 | 43,753,841 | 8,948,778 | 12,595,381 | 5,583,354 | |||||
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||
Terry C. Matlack | ||||||||||
Affirmative | 48,295,318 | 42,722,750 | 8,793,988 | 12,421,644 | 5,512,500 | |||||
Withheld | 836,179 | 1,031,091 | 154,790 | 173,737 | 70,854 | |||||
TOTAL | 49,131,497 | 43,753,841 | 8,948,778 | 12,595,381 | 5,583,354 |
Each of Charles E. Heath and Rand C. Berney continued as a director with a term expiring on the date of the 2018 annual meeting of stockholders. Each of H. Kevin Birzer and Alexandra A. Herger continued as a director with a term expiring on the date of the 2019 annual meeting of stockholders.
2. To ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2017.
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||||
Affirmative | 48,665,406 | 43,238,923 | 8,810,345 | 12,211,107 | 5,527,574 | |||||
Against | 198,274 | 328,060 | 104,743 | 309,675 | 31,641 | |||||
Abstain | 267,817 | 186,858 | 33,690 | 74,599 | 24,139 | |||||
TOTAL | 49,131,497 | 43,753,841 | 8,948,778 | 12,595,381 | 5,583,354 |
Based upon votes required for approval, each of these matters passed.
Director and Officer
Compensation
The Funds do not compensate
any of its directors who are interested persons, as defined in Section
2(a)(19) of the 1940 Act, nor any of its officers. For the period from December
1, 2016 through May 31, 2017, the aggregate compensation paid by the Funds to
the independent directors was as follows:
TYG | NTG | TTP | NDP | TPZ | ||||
$108,500 | $86,000 | $44,000 | $44,000 | $35,500 |
The Funds did not pay any special compensation to any of its directors or officers.
66 | Tortoise Capital Advisors |
2017 2nd Quarter Report | May 31, 2017 |
Additional Information (unaudited) (continued) |
Forward-Looking
Statements
This report contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933
and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. By their nature, all forward-looking
statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ
materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Several
factors that could materially affect each Funds actual results are the
performance of the portfolio of investments held by it, the conditions in the
U.S. and international financial, petroleum and other markets, the price at
which shares of each Fund will trade in the public markets and other factors
discussed in filings with the SEC.
Proxy Voting
Policies
A description of the policies and
procedures that each Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to
portfolio securities owned by the Fund and information regarding how each Fund
voted proxies relating to the portfolio of securities during the 12-month period
ended June 30, 2016 are available to stockholders (i) without charge, upon
request by calling the Adviser at (913) 981-1020 or toll-free at (866) 362-9331
and on or through the Advisers Web site at www.tortoiseadvisors.com; and (ii)
on the SECs Web site at www.sec.gov.
Form N-Q
Each Fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings for the first
and third quarters of each fiscal year with the SEC on Form N-Q. Each Funds
Form N-Q is available without charge upon request by calling the Adviser at
(866) 362-9331 or by visiting the SECs Web site at www.sec.gov. In addition,
you may review and copy each Funds Form N-Q at the SECs Public Reference Room
in Washington D.C. You may obtain information on the operation of the Public
Reference Room by calling (800) SEC-0330.
Each Funds Form N-Qs are also available through the Advisers Web site at www.tortoiseadvisors.com.
Statement of Additional
Information
The Statement of Additional
Information (SAI) includes additional information about each Funds directors
and is available upon request without charge by calling the Adviser at (866)
362-9331 or by visiting the SECs Web site at www.sec.gov.
Certifications
Each Funds Chief Executive Officer has submitted to the New
York Stock Exchange the annual CEO certification as required by Section
303A.12(a) of the NYSE Listed Company Manual.
Each Fund has filed with the SEC, as an exhibit to its most recently filed Form N-CSR, the certification of its Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Privacy Policy
In order to conduct its business, each Fund collects and
maintains certain nonpublic personal information about its stockholders of
record with respect to their transactions in shares of each Funds securities.
This information includes the stockholders address, tax identification or
Social Security number, share balances, and distribution elections. We do not
collect or maintain personal information about stockholders whose share balances
of our securities are held in street name by a financial institution such as a
bank or broker.
We do not disclose any nonpublic personal information about you, the Funds other stockholders or the Funds former stockholders to third parties unless necessary to process a transaction, service an account, or as otherwise permitted by law.
To protect your personal information internally, we restrict access to nonpublic personal information about the Funds stockholders to those employees who need to know that information to provide services to our stockholders. We also maintain certain other safeguards to protect your nonpublic personal information.
Repurchase
Disclosure
Notice is hereby given in
accordance with Section 23(c) of the 1940 Act, that each Fund may from time to
time purchase shares of its common stock in the open market.
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Office of the Company
and of the
Investment Adviser
Tortoise Capital
Advisors, L.L.C.
11550 Ash Street, Suite 300
Leawood, Kan. 66211
(913)
981-1020
(913) 981-1021 (fax)
www.tortoiseadvisors.com
Board of Directors of
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure
Corp.
Tortoise MLP Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Pipeline & Energy Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Energy Independence
Fund, Inc.
Tortoise Power and Energy
Infrastructure Fund, Inc.
H. Kevin Birzer, Chairman
Tortoise
Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Terry Matlack
Tortoise Capital Advisors, L.L.C.
Rand C. Berney
Independent
Conrad S.
Ciccotello
Independent
Charles E. Heath
Independent
Alexandra
Herger
Independent
Administrator
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan St.
Milwaukee, Wis. 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North
Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, Wis. 53212
Transfer, Dividend Disbursing
and
Reinvestment Agent
Computershare Trust
Company, N.A. /
Computershare Inc.
P.O. Box
30170
College Station, Tex.
77842-3170
(800) 426-5523
www.computershare.com
Legal Counsel
Husch Blackwell LLP
4801 Main St.
Kansas City, Mo.
64112
Investor Relations
(866) 362-9331
info@tortoiseadvisors.com
Stock Symbols
Listed NYSE Symbols: TYG, NTG, TTP, NDP, TPZ
This report is for stockholder information. This is not a prospectus intended for use in the purchase or sale of fund shares. Past performance is no guarantee of future results and your investment may be worth more or less at the time you sell.
11550 Ash Street, Suite 300
Leawood, KS 66211
www.tortoiseadvisors.com
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1.
(b) Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
There have been no changes in the portfolio managers identified in response to this Item in the Registrants most recent annual report on Form N-CSR.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
(d) | ||||
(c) | Maximum Number (or | |||
Total Number of | Approximate Dollar | |||
(a) | Shares (or Units) | Value) of Shares (or | ||
Total Number of | (b) | Purchased as Part of | Units) that May Yet | |
Shares (or Units) | Average Price Paid | Publicly Announced | Be Purchased Under | |
Period | Purchased | per Share (or Unit) | Plans or Programs | the Plans or Programs |
Month #1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
12/1/16-12/31/16 | ||||
Month #2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
1/1/17-1/31/17 | ||||
Month #3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2/1/17-2/28/17 | ||||
Month #4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3/1/17-3/31/17 | ||||
Month #5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4/1/17-4/30/17 | ||||
Month #6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
5/1/17-5/31/17 | ||||
Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) The Registrants Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer has concluded that the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the 1940 Act)) are effective as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
(b) There were no changes in the Registrants internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the Registrants second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
(a)(1) Any code of ethics, or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the Registrant intends to satisfy the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit. Not applicable.
(2) Certifications pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the Registrant to 10 or more persons. None.
(b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) | Tortoise Energy Independence Fund, Inc. |
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ P. Bradley Adams |
P. Bradley
Adams, Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
Date July 26, 2017 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title) | /s/ P. Bradley Adams |
P. Bradley
Adams, Chief Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Treasurer | |
Date July 26, 2017 |