UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM N-CSR

CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT
OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES

Investment Company Act file number 811-21593

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY
INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

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811 Main Street, 14th Floor, Houston, Texas

 

77002

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip code)

Michael J. O’Neil
KA Fund Advisors, LLC, 811 Main Street, 14th Floor, Houston, Texas 77002
(Name and address of agent for service)

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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (713) 493-2020

Date of fiscal year end: November 30, 2023

Date of reporting period: May 31, 2023

Form N-CSR is to be used by management investment companies to file reports with the Commission not later than 10 days after the transmission to stockholders of any report that is required to be transmitted to stockholders under Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30e-1). The Commission may use the information provided on Form N-CSR in its regulatory, disclosure review, inspection, and policymaking roles.

A registrant is required to disclose the information specified by Form N-CSR, and the Commission will make this information public. A registrant is not required to respond to the collection of information contained in Form N-CSR unless the Form displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (“OMB”) control number. Please direct comments concerning the accuracy of the information collection burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to Secretary, Securities and Exchange Commission, 450 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20549-0609. The OMB has reviewed this collection of information under the clearance requirements of 44 U.S.C. § 3507.

  

 

Item 1.       Reports to Stockholders.

The report of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Registrant”) to stockholders for the semi-annual period ended May 31, 2023 is attached below.

 

CONTENTS

 

Page

Letter to Stockholders

 

1

Portfolio Summary

 

6

Management Discussion

 

7

Schedule of Investments

 

10

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

 

13

Statement of Operations

 

14

Statement of Changes in Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders

 

15

Statement of Cash Flows

 

16

Financial Highlights

 

17

Notes to Financial Statements

 

21

Glossary of Key Terms

 

42

Notice of Change to Non-Fundamental Investment Policy — Use of Leverage

 

43

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

 

44

Investment Management Agreement Approval Disclosure

 

47

Additional Information

 

51

Privacy Policy Notice

 

52

Results of Annual Meeting of Stockholders

 

56

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS:    This report of Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) contains “forward-looking statements” as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “project,” “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to materially differ from the Company’s historical experience and its present expectations or projections indicated in any forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy infrastructure company industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

All investments in securities involve risks, including the possible loss of principal. The value of an investment in the Company could be volatile, and you could suffer losses of some or a substantial portion of the amount invested. The Company’s concentration of investments in energy infrastructure companies subjects it to the risks of midstream, renewable infrastructure and utility entities and the energy sector, including the risks of declines in energy and commodity prices, decreases in energy demand, adverse weather conditions, natural or other disasters, changes in government regulation, and changes in tax laws. Leverage creates risks that may adversely affect return, including the likelihood of greater volatility of net asset value and market price of common shares and fluctuations in distribution rates, which increases a stockholder’s risk of loss.

Performance data quoted in this report represent past performance and are for the stated time period only. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than that shown based on market fluctuations from the end of the reported period.

 

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS
(UNAUDITED)

June 30, 2023

Dear Fellow Stockholders:

It has been a very eventful start to fiscal 2023 in the financial markets. Much like the first quarter, there was no shortage of market moving events during fiscal Q2. For example — the second quarter began with the collapse of several large regional banks and ended with concerns about the potential for the United States to default on its debt obligations. Notwithstanding these events, the broader equity markets have performed well thus far in fiscal 2023.

The energy sector (including energy infrastructure) has reported strong operating and financial results during the year, but equity performance for these companies has lagged the broader markets. Importantly, nothing has changed in the energy infrastructure sector’s fundamentals to alter our constructive outlook. Further, the parallel trends of energy security and energy transition — both of which are beneficial for energy infrastructure companies — have only grown in importance during the year.

Focusing on where things stand today: inflation, interest rates and the state of the global economy are three topics front and center in investors’ minds. Central banks across the globe (including the Federal Reserve) remain focused on addressing higher-than-desired levels of inflation, and market participants continue to weigh the impact this will have on economic activity. Our outlook for the remainder of fiscal 2023 is cautious, but we do not believe a meaningful (or prolonged) downturn in the economy is likely.

In this quarterly update, we discuss the energy infrastructure markets, KYN’s portfolio positioning, and the Company’s year-to-date performance. We believe the Company’s portfolio investments are attractively valued and positioned to generate compelling risk-adjusted returns for investors. Equally important, KYN’s balance sheet is well positioned to deal with higher levels of market volatility. As it relates to fiscal Q2:

•   KYN’s Net Asset Return for fiscal Q2 (negative 3.5%) was weak on an absolute basis, though KYN continues to outpace its benchmark on a fiscal YTD basis (outperformed benchmark by 90 basis points);(1)(2)(3)

•   KYN’s portfolio investments announced solid Q1 2023 earnings and 2023 outlooks during the quarter; and

•   KYN maintained conservative leverage levels with ample downside cushion(4)

Market Conditions

Fiscal Q2 was a very strong quarter for broad equity indices, with contributions from large cap technology stocks more than offsetting weak performance from other industries (including the energy sector).

 

Total Return

   

S&P 500

 

DJIA

 

NASDAQ

 

XLE(6)

 

AMNA(7)

 

KRII(8)

 

XLU(9)

Fiscal Q2 2023

 

5.7%

 

1.4%

 

13.2%

 

-7.5%

 

-3.2%

 

-1.1%

 

0.6%

Fiscal 2023(5)

 

3.3%

 

-3.9%

 

13.3%

 

-14.2%

 

-8.2%

 

-5.0%

 

-7.7%

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Endnotes can be found on page 5.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS

The yield curve remains stubbornly inverted, and elevated short-term interest rates have made money market funds a comparably attractive place to invest capital. Notwithstanding the inverted yield curve’s “signal” of a pending recession, domestic economic growth continues to exceed expectations and the job market remains robust. Taking the Fed’s comments at face value — and their stated desire to bring inflation back in line with its stated 2% target — reductions to the Fed Funds rate are unlikely to happen any time soon.

Crude oil prices were rangebound during fiscal Q2, mostly trading between $70 and $80 per barrel and ending the quarter below the bottom of this range ($68 per barrel). Oil prices have declined meaningfully on a year-over-year basis (down 40%) and are approximately $56 per barrel less than peak 2022 levels. Oil markets continue to be driven by three primary factors: (1) Russian supply, (2) Chinese demand, and (3) OPEC+. Russian exports continue to be more resilient than expected, while Chinese demand is rebounding more slowly than expected. With both of these factors weighing on oil prices, OPEC+ has continued to take actions to support prices, including another surprise production cut of 1 MMbbl/d in early June and an extension of voluntary cuts through December 2024. More recently, events in Russia highlight the importance of energy security and the potential for meaningful disruptions in global exports of crude oil. We expect global inventories to draw in the second half of 2023 and our outlook for crude prices over the next few years remains constructive.

Natural gas prices continued to languish on mild weather, as Henry Hub spot gas prices traded down to ~$2.00/MMBtu and stayed at that level for most of the quarter. The forward curve, however, remains much higher at ~$3.50/MMBtu in 2024 and ~$4.00/MMBtu in 2025. European and Asian gas prices fell to 2-year lows during the quarter as mild winter weather and steady supplies of LNG from the U.S. enabled European inventories to remain at comfortable levels. That said, the global gas market remains delicately balanced. LNG continues to flow from domestic export facilities at full rates, and there is little margin for error in the supply/demand balance. Any supply disruption or spike in demand would cause international prices to meaningfully increase.

Portfolio and Performance

Returns across KYN’s three energy infrastructure sectors — midstream, U.S. utilities, and renewable infrastructure — were down or flat during the second quarter of fiscal 2023. U.S. utilities were on track to outperform the S&P 500 as investors sought safety amid regional banking concerns, but a sharp May downturn (-6%) on expectations for more hawkish actions by the Fed erased this out performance.

 

Comparison of Returns in Fiscal Q2 2023

           

KYN Net Asset Return(1)

 

-3.5

%

 

KYN Benchmark(3)

 

-2.4

%

 

Midstream(7)(10)

 

-3.2

%

 

Renewable Infrastructure(8)

 

-1.1

%

 

U.S. Utilities(9)

 

0.6

%

 

KYN generated a total Net Asset Return of negative 3.5% in fiscal Q2. While we are disappointed in the absolute return for the quarter, on a fiscal YTD basis we continue to outperform the KYN Benchmark by 90 bps (following 820 bps of outperformance in fiscal 2022).(2)

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Endnotes can be found on page 5.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS

KYN’s Market Return, which is based on stock price performance rather than Net Asset Value, was negative 9.0% for fiscal Q2.(11) This trailed our Net Asset Return as our stock price traded at a 16.5% discount to NAV as of May 31st compared to a 11.4% discount at the beginning of the fiscal quarter.

The fundamentals driving our long-term return expectations for KYN’s portfolio investments are not overly influenced by near term economic headwinds or challenging capital markets. These energy infrastructure companies generate significant free cash flow and, consequently, are able to self-fund capital expenditures and dividends. Further, their cash flows are resilient and predictable. No sector (or company) can be completely insulated from volatility in the financial markets or an economic downturn, but the attributes of our core investment universe — midstream, renewable infrastructure, and U.S. utilities — give us confidence that these businesses are better positioned than other sectors to “weather the storm.” Thus far in fiscal 2023, we have increased KYN’s exposure to the midstream sector (85% of the portfolio) and decreased the Company’s exposure to renewable infrastructure and utilities. Within the North American energy infrastructure sector, we are most bullish on the outlook for midstream companies.

Distribution & Outlook

Given KYN’s strong performance during fiscal 2022 and our outlook for the next 12 to 18 months, in March we announced a 5% increase in our quarterly distribution (to $0.21 per share). Earlier this month, KYN declared a 21 cent per share distribution to be paid to investors in early July. Once the combination with KMF is completed, we intend to recommend an additional one cent per share increase in KYN’s quarterly distribution rate (to $0.22 per share, representing a cumulative 10% increase).

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Endnotes can be found on page 5.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS

KYN & KMF Proposed Merger

KYN and Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: KMF) announced plans to combine the two funds earlier this year (the “Merger”), with KYN as the surviving entity. The Merger is subject to stockholder approval, and KYN and KMF expect to mail a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to stockholders that will contain information about the Merger, including the date of the special meeting, following a review period with the SEC.(12) Please refer to kaynefunds.com/insights for information on the Merger.

We continue to work towards the completion of this proposed combination of KYN and KMF and firmly believe this transaction enhances KYN’s ability to capitalize on the long-term tailwinds in the energy infrastructure sector. Stockholders in the combined entity will continue to have exposure to the largest macro trends in the energy industry, and the fund will be managed by the same dedicated team of professionals committed to providing attractive risk-adjusted returns and best-in-class financial disclosure.

We encourage investors to visit our website at kaynefunds.com for more information about the Company, including the commentary posted on the “Insights” page that discuss performance, key industry trends, and the Merger. We appreciate your investment in KYN and look forward to providing future updates.

KA Fund Advisors, LLC

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
LETTER TO STOCKHOLDERS

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(1)          Net Asset Return is defined as the change in net asset value per share plus cash distributions paid during the period (assuming reinvestment through our dividend reinvestment plan).

(2)          Relative performance based on the difference between the Company’s Net Asset Return and the total return of KYN’s Benchmark.

(3)          KYN’s Benchmark is a composite of energy infrastructure companies. For fiscal 2023, this composite is comprised of a 75% weighting to the midstream sector, a 12.5% weighting to the renewable infrastructure sector, and a 12.5% weighting to the U.S. utility sector. The subsector allocations for this composite were established by Kayne Anderson at the beginning of fiscal 2023 based on the estimated target subsector allocations of the Company’s assets over the intermediate term. KYN’s portfolio holdings and/or subsector allocations may change at any time.

(4)          Downside cushion reflects the decrease in total asset value that could be sustained while maintaining compliance with 1940 Act leverage levels and KYN’s financial covenants.

(5)          Fiscal year-to-date 2023 (11/30/22 – 5/31/23).

(6)          The benchmark for the broad U.S. energy sector is the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE), which is an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) linked to the Energy Select Sector Index (IXE), a subset of the S&P 500.

(7)          The benchmark for the midstream sector is the Alerian Midstream Energy Index (AMNA).

(8)          The benchmark for the renewable infrastructure sector is the Kayne Anderson Renewable Infrastructure Index (KRII), a market-cap weighted index of 35 domestic and international renewable infrastructure companies with individual constituents capped at a 5% weighting.

(9)          The benchmark for the U.S. utility sector is the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLU), which is an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”) linked to the Utilities Select Sector Index (IXU), a subset of the S&P 500.

(10)        Whenever we reference “midstream companies”, the “midstream sector” or the “midstream industry” it includes both traditional midstream companies and natural gas & LNG infrastructure companies. Traditional midstream companies are defined as midstream companies that own and/or operate midstream assets related to crude oil, refined products, natural gas liquids or water. Natural gas & LNG infrastructure companies are defined as midstream companies that primarily own and/or operate midstream assets related to natural gas or liquefied natural gas.

(11)        Market Return is defined as the change in share price plus cash distributions paid during the period (assuming reinvestment through our dividend reinvestment program).

(12)        More information on the Merger is available in the preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus (Form N-14) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). KYN and KMF expect to mail a definitive joint proxy statement/prospectus to stockholders that will contain information about the Merger following a review period with the SEC. The definitive joint proxy statement, along with other relevant documents, will be available at no charge on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Please refer to kaynefunds.com/insights for additional information on the combination.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
(UNAUDITED)

Portfolio of Long-Term Investments by Category

Top 10 Holdings by Issuer(1)

         

Percent of Long-Term Investments as of

   

Holding

 

Category

 

May 31,
2023

 

November 30,
2022

1.

 

Energy Transfer LP

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

11.9%

 

10.6%

2.

 

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

11.8   

 

10.0   

3.

 

MPLX LP

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

11.3   

 

10.2   

4.

 

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.(2)

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

8.2   

 

7.0   

5.

 

The Williams Companies, Inc.

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

7.0   

 

7.3   

6.

 

Targa Resources Corp.

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

6.7   

 

8.0   

7.

 

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

5.7   

 

6.7   

8.

 

Western Midstream Partners, LP

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

5.1   

 

5.0   

9.

 

ONEOK, Inc.

 

Midstream Energy Company

 

4.0   

 

2.7   

10.

 

Sempra Energy

 

Utility Company

 

3.2   

 

2.2   

(1)  Includes ownership of equity (common and preferred shares/units) and debt.

(2)  Includes ownership of Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (“PAA”) and Plains AAP, L.P. (“PAGP-AAP”).

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
(UNAUDITED)

Company Overview

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company” or “KYN”) is a non-diversified, closed-end fund that commenced operations in September 2004. Our investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. We intend to achieve our investment objective by investing at least 80% of our total assets in the securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. Please refer to the Glossary of Key Terms for the meaning of capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein.

As of May 31, 2023, we had total assets of $1.8 billion, net assets applicable to our common stockholders of $1.3 billion (net asset value of $9.47 per share), and 136.1 million shares of common stock outstanding.

Results of Operations — For the Three Months Ended May 31, 2023

Investment Income.    Investment income totaled $13.6 million for the quarter. We received $31.9 million of dividends and distributions, of which $16.7 million was treated as return of capital and $1.6 million was treated as distributions in excess of cost basis. Interest income was less than $0.1 million.

Operating Expenses.    Operating expenses totaled $12.3 million, including $6.4 million of investment management fees, $3.9 million of interest expense, $1.1 million of preferred stock distributions and $0.9 million of other operating expenses.

Net Investment Income.    Our net investment income was $1.4 million and included a current tax expense of $4.6 million and a deferred tax benefit of $4.7 million.

Net Realized Losses.    We had net realized losses from our investments of $5.6 million, consisting of realized losses from long term investments of $7.3 million, $0.1 million of net realized gains from option activity, a current income tax benefit of $2.1 million and a deferred tax expense of $0.5 million.

Net Change in Unrealized Gains.    We had a net decrease in our unrealized gains of $47.4 million. The net change consisted of a $61.2 million decrease in unrealized gains on investments, less than $0.1 million of unrealized losses from option activity and a deferred tax benefit of $13.8 million.

Net Decrease in Net Assets Resulting from Operations.    As a result of the above, we had a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $51.6 million.

Distributions to Common Stockholders

On June 14, 2023, KYN declared a quarterly distribution of $0.21 per common share for the second quarter, which was paid on July 5, 2023. Payment of future distributions is subject to Board of Directors approval, as well as meeting the covenants on our debt agreements and terms of our preferred stock.

The Board of Directors considers several items in setting our distributions to common stockholders including net distributable income (as defined below), realized and unrealized gains and expected returns for portfolio investments.

Net Distributable Income (“NDI”) is the amount of income received by us from our portfolio investments less operating expenses, subject to certain adjustments as described below. NDI is not a financial measure under the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Refer to the Reconciliation of NDI to GAAP section below for a reconciliation of this measure to our results reported under GAAP.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
(UNAUDITED)

For the purposes of calculating NDI, income from portfolio investments includes (a) cash dividends and distributions, (b) paid-in-kind dividends received (i.e., stock dividends), (c) interest income from debt securities and (d) net premiums received from the sale of covered calls.

For the purposes of calculating NDI, operating expenses include (a) investment management fees paid to our investment adviser, (b) other expenses (mostly comprised of fees paid to other service providers), (c) interest expense and preferred stock distributions and (d) current and deferred income tax expense/benefit on net investment income/loss.

Net Distributable Income (NDI)

(amounts in millions, except for per share amounts)

 

Three Months
Ended
May 31,
2023

Distributions and Other Income from Investments

 

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions

 

$

31.8

 

Interest Income and Other Income

 

 

0.1

 

Total Distributions and Other Income from Investments

 

$

31.9

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

Net Investment Management Fee

 

 

(6.4

)

Other Expenses

 

 

(0.9

)

Interest Expense

 

 

(3.9

)

Preferred Stock Distributions

 

 

(1.1

)

Income Tax Benefit (Expense), net

 

 

0.1

 

Net Distributable Income (NDI)

 

$

19.7

 

Weighted Shares Outstanding

 

 

136.1

 

NDI per Weighted Share Outstanding

 

$

0.145

 

Adjusted NDI per Wtd. Share Outstanding(1)

 

$

0.138

 

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(1)     Adjusted NDI excludes distributions received from Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc and Aris Water Solutions, Inc. attributable to the first quarter of fiscal 2023 with ex-dividend dates in March 2023 ($0.9 million).

Reconciliation of NDI to GAAP

The difference between distributions and other income from investments in the NDI calculation and total investment income as reported in our Statement of Operations is reconciled as follows:

   A significant portion of the cash distributions received from our investments is characterized as return of capital. For GAAP purposes, return of capital distributions are excluded from investment income, whereas the NDI calculation includes the return of capital portion of such distributions.

   GAAP recognizes distributions received from our investments that exceed the cost basis of our securities to be realized gains and are therefore excluded from investment income, whereas the NDI calculation includes these distributions.

•   We may sell covered call option contracts to generate income or to reduce our ownership of certain securities that we hold. In some cases, we are able to repurchase these call option contracts at a price less than the call premium that we received, thereby generating a profit. The premium we receive from selling call options, less (i) the premium that we pay to repurchase

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION
(UNAUDITED)

such call option contracts and (ii) the amount by which the market price of an underlying security is above the strike price at the time a new call option is written (if any), is included in NDI. For GAAP purposes, premiums received from call option contracts sold are not included in investment income. See Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies for the GAAP treatment of option contracts.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At May 31, 2023, we had total leverage outstanding of $406 million, which represented 23% of total assets. On April 4, 2023, our Board of Directors approved a change in our non-fundamental investment policy related to our use of leverage. Our revised policy is, under normal market conditions, to utilize leverage in an amount that represents approximately 20% to 25% of our total assets. We often refer to this as our “target leverage levels”. Under our prior policy, target leverage levels were approximately 25% to 30% of total assets. See Notice of Change to Non-Fundamental Investment Policy — Use of Leverage.

Total leverage was comprised of $244 million of senior unsecured notes (“Notes”), $50 million outstanding under our unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) and $112 million of mandatory redeemable preferred stock (“MRP Shares”). As of May 31, 2023, we did not have any borrowings outstanding under our unsecured revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) and we had $26 million of cash and cash equivalents. As of July 21, 2023, we had $30 million of borrowings outstanding under our Credit Facility, $50 million outstanding under our Term Loan and $1 million of cash.

Our Credit Facility has a total commitment of $175 million and matures on February 23, 2024. The interest rate on borrowings under the Credit Facility may vary between the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus 1.40% and SOFR plus 2.25%, depending on our asset coverage ratios. We pay a fee of 0.20% per annum on any unused amounts of the Credit Facility.

Our $50 million Term Loan has a three-year term, maturing August 6, 2024. The interest rate on $25 million of the Term Loan is fixed at a rate of 1.735% and the interest rate on the remaining $25 million is LIBOR plus 1.30%. The floating interest rate converts to SOFR plus 1.40% for rates set after May 31, 2023. Amounts repaid under the Term Loan cannot be reborrowed.

As of May 31, 2023, we had $244 million of Notes outstanding that mature between 2023 and 2034 and we had $112 million of MRP Shares outstanding that are subject to mandatory redemption between 2027 and 2032. We have $16 million of Notes that mature in the second half of fiscal 2023 and we expect to have sufficient borrowing capacity on our Credit Facility to refinance these notes.

At May 31, 2023, our asset coverage ratios under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (“1940 Act”), were 576% for debt and 418% for total leverage (debt plus preferred stock). We target asset coverage ratios that give us the ability to withstand declines in the market value of the securities we hold before breaching the financial covenants in our leverage (we often refer to this as our “downside cushion”). At this time, we target asset coverage ratios that provide 40% to 50% of downside cushion relative to our financial covenants. Our leverage targets are dependent on market conditions as well as certain other factors and may vary from time to time.

As of May 31, 2023, our total leverage consisted of 82% of fixed rate obligations and 18% of floating rate obligations. At such date, the weighted average interest/dividend rate on our total leverage was 4.27%.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
MAY 31, 2023
(amounts in 000’s)

(UNAUDITED)

Description

 

No. of
Shares/Units

 

Value

Long-Term Investments — 136.5%

     

 

 

Equity Investments(1) — 136.5%

     

 

 

Midstream Energy Company(2) — 116.2%

     

 

 

Antero Midstream Corporation

 

977

 

$

9,976

Aris Water Solutions, Inc.

 

478

 

 

4,395

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

 

723

 

 

101,082

Cheniere Energy Partners, L.P.

 

364

 

 

16,161

DT Midstream, Inc.

 

634

 

 

28,834

Enbridge Inc.(3)

 

1,030

 

 

36,245

Energy Transfer LP

 

16,788

 

 

208,167

Energy Transfer LP — Series A Preferred Unit(4)

 

2,000

 

 

1,785

Enterprise Products Partners L.P.

 

7,281

 

 

184,436

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. — Convertible Preferred
Units
(5)(6)(7)

 

23

 

 

23,408

Hess Midstream LP

 

286

 

 

7,975

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

 

1,480

 

 

23,835

Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P.(8)

 

248

 

 

14,951

MPLX LP

 

3,714

 

 

123,834

MPLX LP — Convertible Preferred Units(5)(6)(9)

 

2,255

 

 

75,195

ONEOK, Inc.(8)

 

1,257

 

 

71,243

Pembina Pipeline Corporation(3)

 

1,198

 

 

36,266

Plains All American Pipeline, L.P.

 

9,518

 

 

122,976

Plains GP Holdings, L.P. — Plains AAP, L.P.(6)(10)

 

1,622

 

 

22,063

Streamline Innovations Holdings, Inc. — Series C Preferred Shares(5)(6)(11)(12)(13)

 

4,125

 

 

18,563

Targa Resources Corp.

 

1,739

 

 

118,346

TC Energy Corporation(3)

 

930

 

 

36,211

The Williams Companies, Inc.

 

4,283

 

 

122,748

Western Midstream Partners, LP

 

3,570

 

 

90,110

       

 

1,498,805

Utility Company(2) — 9.6%

     

 

 

Duke Energy Corporation

 

206

 

 

18,376

NextEra Energy, Inc.

 

262

 

 

19,276

Sempra Energy

 

398

 

 

57,153

TransAlta Corporation(3)

 

815

 

 

7,850

Xcel Energy Inc.

 

334

 

 

21,820

       

 

124,475

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

10

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
MAY 31, 2023
(amounts in 000’s)

(UNAUDITED)

Description

 

No. of
Shares/Units

 

Value

Renewable Infrastructure Company(2) — 9.5%

     

 

 

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure plc(3)

 

1,825

 

$

44,108

Brookfield Renewable Partners L.P.(3)

 

625

 

 

18,959

Clearway Energy, Inc. — Class A

 

111

 

 

3,059

Clearway Energy, Inc. — Class C

 

403

 

 

11,564

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc.(3)

 

527

 

 

5,462

NextEra Energy Partners, LP

 

546

 

 

32,717

Northland Power Inc.(3)

 

283

 

 

6,210

       

 

122,079

Energy Company(2) — 1.2%

     

 

 

Phillips 66

 

167

 

 

15,264

Total Long-Term Investments (Cost — $1,718,261)

     

 

1,760,623

       

 

 

Short-Term Investment — Money Market Fund — 1.9%

     

 

 

JPMorgan 100% U.S. Treasury Securities Money Market

     

 

 

Fund — Capital Shares, 4.93%(14) (Cost — $24,616)

     

 

 

Total Investments — 138.4% (Cost — $1,742,877)

 

24,616

 

 

24,616

       

 

1,785,239

       

Debt

 

 

(294,218

)

Mandatory Redeemable Preferred Stock at Liquidation Value

 

 

(111,603

)

Current Income Tax Receivable, net

 

 

1,311

 

Deferred Income Tax Liability, net

 

 

(86,456

)

Other Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets

 

 

(4,784

)

Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders

 

$

1,289,489

 

____________

(1)    Unless otherwise noted, equity investments are common units/common shares.

(2)    Refer to Glossary of Key Terms for definitions of Energy Company, Midstream Energy Company, Renewable Infrastructure Company and Utility Company.

(3)    Foreign security.

(4)    Energy Transfer LP (“ET”) Series A Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units (“ET Series A Units”). ET Series A Units have a liquidation preference of $1,000 per unit and pay a quarterly distribution at a rate equal to the three-month LIBOR plus a spread of 4.028%. ET Series A Units are redeemable anytime at a redemption price of $1,000 per ET Series A Unit plus accumulated and unpaid distributions. As of May 31, 2023, the distribution rate was 9.370%.

(5)    Fair valued on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). See Notes 2 and 3 in Notes to Financial Statements.

(6)    The Company’s ability to sell this security is subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions. As of May 31, 2023, the aggregate value of restricted securities held by the Company was $139,229 (7.8% of total assets), which included $22,063 of Level 2 securities and $117,166 of Level 3 securities. See Note 7 — Restricted Securities.

(7)    Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (“EPD”) Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Units (“EPD Convertible Preferred Units”) are senior to the common units in terms of liquidation preference

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

11

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
MAY 31, 2023
(amounts in 000’s)

(UNAUDITED)

and priority of distributions, and pay a distribution of 7.25% per annum. The EPD Convertible Preferred Units are convertible into EPD common units at any time after September 29, 2025 at the liquidation preference amount divided by 92.5% of the 5-day volume weighted average price of EPD’s common units at such time.

(8)    On May 14, 2023, ONEOK, Inc. (“OKE”) and Magellan Midstream Partners, L.P. (“MMP”) announced a definitive merger agreement under which OKE will acquire all of the outstanding units of MMP in a cash-and-stock transaction. The merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.

(9)    MPLX LP (“MPLX”) Series A Convertible Preferred Units (“MPLX Convertible Preferred Units”) are convertible on a one-for-one basis into common units of MPLX and are senior to the common units in terms of liquidation preference and priority of distributions. For the quarter ended May 31, 2023, the Company received a distribution of $0.775 per MPLX Convertible Preferred Unit.

(10)  The Company’s ownership of Plains AAP, L.P. (“PAGP-AAP”) is exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into either Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (“PAGP”) shares or Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (“PAA”) units at the Company’s option. The Company values its PAGP-AAP investment on an “as exchanged” basis based on the higher public market value of either PAGP or PAA. As of May 31, 2023, the Company’s PAGP-AAP investment is valued at PAGP’s closing price. See Note 7 — Restricted Securities.

(11)  The Company believes that it is an affiliate of Streamline Innovations Holdings, Inc. (“Streamline”). See Note 5 — Agreements and Affiliations.

(12)  Streamline is a privately-held company. Streamline Series C Preferred Shares are convertible into common equity at any time at the Company’s option and are senior to common equity and Series A and Series B preferred shares in terms of liquidation preference and priority of distributions. Streamline Series C Preferred Shares are entitled to receive a quarterly dividend beginning on March 31, 2025, at an annual rate of 12.0%, which rate shall increase 2.0% each year thereafter to a maximum rate of 18.0%. Streamline Series C Preferred Shares are redeemable by Streamline at any time after March 31, 2025, at a price sufficient for the Company to achieve a 20.0% internal rate of return on its investment.

(13)  Security is non-income producing.

(14)  The rate indicated is the yield as of May 31, 2023.

At May 31, 2023, the Company’s geographic allocation was as follows:

Geographic Location

 

% of Long-Term
Investments

United States

 

89.1%

Canada

 

8.4%

Europe/U.K.

 

2.5%

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

12

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
MAY 31, 2023
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Investments at fair value:

 

 

 

 

Non-affiliated (Cost — $1,697,616)

 

$

1,742,060

 

Affiliated (Cost — $20,645)

 

 

18,563

 

Short-term investments (Cost — $24,616)

 

 

24,616

 

Cash

 

 

1,000

 

Deposits with brokers

 

 

246

 

Dividends, distributions and interest receivable (Cost — $2,361)

 

 

2,360

 

Current income tax receivable, net

 

 

1,311

 

Deferred credit facility offering costs and other assets

 

 

1,418

 

Total Assets

 

 

1,791,574

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

 

 

 

 

Investment management fee payable

 

 

6,356

 

Accrued directors’ fees

 

 

232

 

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

5,757

 

Deferred income tax liability, net

 

 

86,456

 

Term loan

 

 

50,000

 

Unamortized term loan issuance costs

 

 

(68

)

Notes

 

 

244,218

 

Unamortized notes issuance costs

 

 

(1,191

)

Mandatory redeemable preferred stock, $25.00 liquidation value per share (4,464,117 shares issued and outstanding)

 

 

111,603

 

Unamortized mandatory redeemable preferred stock issuance costs

 

 

(1,278

)

Total Liabilities

 

 

502,085

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

$

1,289,489

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS CONSIST OF

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.001 par value (136,131,530 shares issued and outstanding, 195,535,883 shares authorized)

 

$

136

 

Paid-in capital

 

 

1,847,243

 

Total distributable earnings (loss)

 

 

(557,890

)

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

$

1,289,489

 

NET ASSET VALUE PER COMMON SHARE

 

$

9.47

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

13

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in 000’s)
(UNAUDITED)

 

For the Three
Months Ended
May 31, 2023

 

For the Six
Months Ended
May 31, 2023

INVESTMENT INCOME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends and distributions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-affiliated investments

 

$

31,878

 

 

$

60,447

 

Money market mutual funds

 

 

29

 

 

 

34

 

Total dividends and distributions (after foreign taxes withheld of $341
and $616, respectively)

 

 

31,907

 

 

 

60,481

 

Return of capital

 

 

(16,755

)

 

 

(31,905

)

Distributions in excess of cost basis

 

 

(1,591

)

 

 

(3,152

)

Net dividends and distributions

 

 

13,561

 

 

 

25,424

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-affiliated investments

 

 

37

 

 

 

178

 

Total Investment Income

 

 

13,598

 

 

 

25,602

 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment management fees

 

 

6,356

 

 

 

12,923

 

Directors’ fees

 

 

290

 

 

 

489

 

Professional fees

 

 

224

 

 

 

327

 

Administration fees

 

 

154

 

 

 

307

 

Reports to stockholders

 

 

67

 

 

 

127

 

Insurance

 

 

45

 

 

 

89

 

Stock exchange listing fees

 

 

38

 

 

 

82

 

Custodian fees

 

 

20

 

 

 

45

 

Other expenses

 

 

40

 

 

 

95

 

Total Expenses — before interest expense, preferred distributions
and taxes

 

 

7,234

 

 

 

14,484

 

Interest expense including amortization of offering costs

 

 

3,929

 

 

 

7,934

 

Distributions on mandatory redeemable preferred stock including amortization of offering costs

 

 

1,110

 

 

 

2,218

 

Total Expenses — before taxes

 

 

12,273

 

 

 

24,636

 

Net Investment Income — Before Taxes

 

 

1,325

 

 

 

966

 

Current income tax expense

 

 

(4,630

)

 

 

(2,910

)

Deferred income tax benefit

 

 

4,654

 

 

 

3,265

 

Net Investment Income

 

 

1,349

 

 

 

1,321

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Realized Gains (Losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments — non-affiliated

 

 

(7,262

)

 

 

(2,290

)

Foreign currency transactions

 

 

14

 

 

 

12

 

Options

 

 

77

 

 

 

205

 

Current income tax benefit (expense)

 

 

2,124

 

 

 

(3,823

)

Deferred income tax benefit (expense)

 

 

(513

)

 

 

4,289

 

Net Realized Gains (Losses)

 

 

(5,560

)

 

 

(1,607

)

Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments — non-affiliated

 

 

(59,682

)

 

 

(131,146

)

Investments — affiliated

 

 

(1,444

)

 

 

(1,031

)

Foreign currency translations

 

 

10

 

 

 

10

 

Options

 

 

(28)

 

 

 

1

 

Deferred income tax benefit

 

 

13,788

 

 

 

29,733

 

Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses)

 

 

(47,356

)

 

 

(102,433

)

Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)

 

 

(52,916

)

 

 

(104,040

)

NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS

 

$

(51,567

)

 

$

(102,719

)

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

14

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS
(amounts in 000’s, except share amounts)

 

For the
Six Months
Ended
May 31, 2023
(Unaudited)

 

For the
Fiscal Year
Ended
November 30,
2022

OPERATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income, net of tax(1)

 

$

1,321

 

 

$

9,700

 

Net realized gains (losses), net of tax

 

 

(1,607

)

 

 

83,081

 

Net change in unrealized gains (losses), net of tax

 

 

(102,433

)

 

 

230,562

 

Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from
Operations

 

 

(102,719

)

 

 

323,343

 

DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividends

 

 

(2)

 

 

(103,807)

 

Distributions — return of capital

 

 

(55,814

)(2)

 

 

 

Dividends and Distributions to Common Stockholders

 

 

(55,814

)

 

 

(103,807

)

CAPITAL STOCK TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of 9,683,976 shares of common stock in connection with the merger of Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund

 

 

 

 

 

102,007

 

Total Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Applicable to Common Stockholders

 

 

(158,533

)

 

 

321,543

 

NET ASSETS APPLICABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

 

1,448,022

 

 

 

1,126,479

 

End of period

 

$

1,289,489

 

 

$

1,448,022

 

____________

(1)    Distributions on the Company’s mandatory redeemable preferred stock (“MRP Shares”) are treated as an operating expense under GAAP and are included in the calculation of net investment income (loss). See Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies.

(2)    The characterization of the distributions paid to common stockholders for the six months ended May 31, 2023, as either dividends (eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income) or distributions (return of capital) is based solely on the Company’s operating results during the period and does not reflect the expected results during the remainder of the fiscal year. The actual characterization of the common stock distributions made during the period will not be determinable until after the end of the fiscal year when the Company can determine its earnings and profits. Therefore, the characterization may differ from this preliminary estimate.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

15

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2023
(amounts in 000’s)
(UNAUDITED)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations

 

$

(102,719)

 

Adjustments to reconcile net decrease in net assets resulting from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Return of capital distributions

 

 

31,905

 

Distributions in excess of cost basis

 

 

3,152

 

Net realized losses (excluding foreign currency transactions)

 

 

2,085

 

Net change in unrealized losses (excluding foreign currency translations)

 

 

132,176

 

Accretion of bond discounts, net

 

 

(2

)

Purchase of long-term investments

 

 

(149,859

)

Proceeds from sale of long-term investments

 

 

210,290

 

Purchase of short-term investments, net

 

 

(22,839

)

Amortization of deferred debt offering costs

 

 

644

 

Amortization of mandatory redeemable preferred stock offering costs

 

 

108

 

Decrease in deposits with brokers

 

 

5

 

Decrease in receivable for securities sold

 

 

1,149

 

Increase in dividends, distributions and interest receivable

 

 

(97

)

Decrease in current income tax receivable

 

 

6,479

 

Increase in other assets

 

 

(414

)

Decrease in payable for securities purchased

 

 

(15

)

Decrease in investment management fee payable

 

 

(570

)

Increase in accrued directors’ fees

 

 

33

 

Decrease in premiums received on call option contracts written

 

 

(44

)

Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities

 

 

(384

)

Decrease in deferred income tax liability

 

 

(37,290

)

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

 

 

73,793

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Costs associated with renewal of credit facility

 

 

(913

)

Redemption of notes

 

 

(16,571

)

Cash distributions paid to common stockholders

 

 

(55,814

)

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

 

 

(73,298

)

NET CHANGE IN CASH

 

 

495

 

CASH — BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

 

505

 

CASH — END OF PERIOD

 

$

1,000

 

____________

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

During the six months ended May 31, 2023, interest paid related to debt obligations were $7,334 and income tax paid was $256 (net of refunds received).

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

16

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)

 

For the
Six Months
Ended
May 31,
2023
(Unaudited)

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended November 30,

2022

 

2021

 

2020

Per Share of Common Stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

10.64

 

 

$

8.91

 

 

$

6.90

 

 

$

13.89

 

Net investment income (loss)(2)

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

(0.08

)

 

 

(0.34

)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

(0.77

)

 

 

2.44

 

 

 

2.74

 

 

 

(5.87

)

Total income (loss) from operations

 

 

(0.76

)

 

 

2.51

 

 

 

2.66

 

 

 

(6.21

)

Common dividends(3)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.78

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common distributions — return of capital(3)

 

 

(0.41

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.65

)

 

 

(0.78

)

Total dividends and distributions — common

 

 

(0.41

)

 

 

(0.78

)

 

 

(0.65

)

 

 

(0.78

)

Offering expenses associated with the issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital stock transactions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

9.47

 

 

$

10.64

 

 

$

8.91

 

 

$

6.90

 

Market value per share of common stock,
end of period

 

$

7.91

 

 

$

9.04

 

 

$

7.77

 

 

$

5.89

 

Total investment return based on common stock market value(4)

 

 

(8.3

)%(5)

 

 

27.2

%

 

 

44.0

%

 

 

(47.3

)%

Total investment return based on net asset value(6)

 

 

(6.8

)%(5)

 

 

30.5

%

 

 

41.0

%

 

 

(44.3

)%

Supplemental Data and Ratios(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to common stockholders, end of period

 

$

1,289,489

 

 

$

1,448,022

 

 

$

1,126,479

 

 

$

872,914

 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees (net of fee waiver)

 

 

1.9

%

 

 

2.0

%

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

2.3

%

Other expenses

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.3

 

 

 

0.3

 

Subtotal

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

2.2

 

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

2.6

 

Interest expense and distributions on mandatory redeemable preferred stock(2)

 

 

1.5

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

3.6

 

Income tax expense(8)

 

 

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

 

Total expenses

 

 

3.6

%

 

 

9.5

%

 

 

8.5

%

 

 

6.2

%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(2)

 

 

0.2

%

 

 

0.7

%

 

 

(0.9

)%

 

 

(4.0

)%

Net increase (decrease) in net assets to common stockholders resulting from operations to average net assets

 

 

(7.5

)%(5)

 

 

24.1

%

 

 

31.4

%

 

 

(73.8

)%

Portfolio turnover rate

 

 

7.9

%(5)

 

 

28.2

%

 

 

50.8

%

 

 

22.3

%

Average net assets

 

$

1,371,614

 

 

$

1,344,102

 

 

$

1,068,396

 

 

$

1,063,404

 

Notes outstanding, end of period(9)

 

$

244,218

 

 

$

260,789

 

 

$

209,686

 

 

$

173,260

 

Borrowings under credit facilities, end of period(9)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

63,000

 

 

$

62,000

 

Term loan outstanding, end of period(9)

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

50,000

 

 

$

 

Mandatory redeemable preferred stock,
end of period
(9)

 

$

111,603

 

 

$

111,603

 

 

$

101,670

 

 

$

136,633

 

Average shares of common stock outstanding

 

 

136,131,530

 

 

 

133,664,106

 

 

 

126,447,554

 

 

 

126,420,698

 

Asset coverage of total debt(10)

 

 

576.2

%

 

 

601.8

%

 

 

480.6

%

 

 

529.1

%

Asset coverage of total leverage (debt and
preferred stock)
(11)

 

 

417.7

%

 

 

442.8

%

 

 

365.5

%

 

 

334.7

%

Average amount of borrowings per share of common stock during the period(1)

 

$

2.40

 

 

$

2.79

 

 

$

2.43

 

 

$

2.88

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended November 30,

   

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

Per Share of Common Stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

16.37

 

 

$

15.90

 

 

$

19.18

 

 

$

19.20

 

Net investment income (loss)(2)

 

 

(0.26

)

 

 

(0.45

)

 

 

(0.45

)

 

 

(0.61

)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

(0.75

)

 

 

2.74

 

 

 

(0.92

)

 

 

2.80

 

Total income (loss) from operations

 

 

(1.01

)

 

 

2.29

 

 

 

(1.37

)

 

 

2.19

 

Common dividends(3)

 

 

 

 

 

(1.80

)

 

 

(0.53

)

 

 

 

Common distributions — return of capital(3)

 

 

(1.47

)

 

 

 

 

 

(1.37

)

 

 

(2.20

)

Total dividends and distributions — common

 

 

(1.47

)

 

 

(1.80

)

 

 

(1.90

)

 

 

(2.20

)

Offering expenses associated with the issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)(12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

 

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Total capital stock transactions

 

 

 

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.01

)

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

13.89

 

 

$

16.37

 

 

$

15.90

 

 

$

19.18

 

Market value per share of common stock, end of period

 

$

12.55

 

 

$

15.85

 

 

$

15.32

 

 

$

19.72

 

Total investment return based on common stock market value(4)

 

 

(12.4

)%

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

(13.8

)%

 

 

24.1

%

Total investment return based on net asset value(6)

 

 

(6.1

)%

 

 

14.2

%

 

 

(8.0

)%

 

 

14.6

%

Supplemental Data and Ratios(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to common stockholders, end of period

 

$

1,755,216

 

 

$

2,066,269

 

 

$

1,826,173

 

 

$

2,180,781

 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees (net of fee waiver)

 

 

2.3

%

 

 

2.3

%

 

 

2.5

%

 

 

2.5

%

Other expenses

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.2

 

Subtotal

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

2.6

 

 

 

2.7

 

Interest expense and distributions on mandatory redeemable preferred stock(2)

 

 

2.1

 

 

 

1.9

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

2.8

 

Income tax expense(8)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.9

 

Total expenses

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

4.4

%

 

 

4.6

%

 

 

13.4

%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(2)

 

 

(1.6

)%

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

(2.4

)%

 

 

(3.4

)%

Net increase (decrease) in net assets to common stockholders resulting from operations to average net assets

 

 

(6.3

)%

 

 

10.8

%

 

 

(7.5

)%

 

 

12.5

%

Portfolio turnover rate

 

 

22.0

%

 

 

25.8

%

 

 

17.6

%

 

 

14.5

%

Average net assets

 

$

2,032,591

 

 

$

2,127,407

 

 

$

2,128,965

 

 

$

2,031,206

 

Notes outstanding, end of period(9)

 

$

596,000

 

 

$

716,000

 

 

$

747,000

 

 

$

767,000

 

Borrowings under credit facilities, end of period(9)

 

$

35,000

 

 

$

39,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

43,000

 

Term loan outstanding, end of period(9)

 

$

60,000

 

 

$

60,000

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Mandatory redeemable preferred stock,
end of period
(9)

 

$

317,000

 

 

$

317,000

 

 

$

292,000

 

 

$

300,000

 

Average shares of common stock outstanding

 

 

126,326,087

 

 

 

118,725,060

 

 

 

114,292,056

 

 

 

112,967,480

 

Asset coverage of total debt(10)

 

 

399.9

%

 

 

392.4

%

 

 

383.6

%

 

 

406.3

%

Asset coverage of total leverage (debt and preferred stock)(11)

 

 

274.1

%

 

 

282.5

%

 

 

275.8

%

 

 

296.5

%

Average amount of borrowings per share of common stock during the period(1)

 

$

6.09

 

 

$

6.52

 

 

$

7.03

 

 

$

7.06

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

18

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)

 

For the Fiscal Year Ended November 30,

   

2015

 

2014

 

2013

Per Share of Common Stock(1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net asset value, beginning of period

 

$

36.71

 

 

$

34.30

 

 

$

28.51

 

Net investment income (loss)(2)

 

 

(0.53

)

 

 

(0.76

)

 

 

(0.73

)

Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)

 

 

(14.39

)

 

 

5.64

 

 

 

8.72

 

Total income (loss) from operations

 

 

(14.92

)

 

 

4.88

 

 

 

7.99

 

Common dividends(3)

 

 

(2.15

)

 

 

(2.28

)

 

 

(1.54

)

Common distributions — return of capital(3)

 

 

(0.48

)

 

 

(0.25

)

 

 

(0.75

)

Total dividends and distributions — common

 

 

(2.63

)

 

 

(2.53

)

 

 

(2.29

)

Offering expenses associated with the issuance of common stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of issuance of common stock

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

0.09

 

Effect of shares issued in reinvestment of dividends and distributions

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital stock transactions

 

 

0.04

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

0.09

 

Net asset value, end of period

 

$

19.20

 

 

$

36.71

 

 

$

34.30

 

Market value per share of common stock, end of period

 

$

18.23

 

 

$

38.14

 

 

$

37.23

 

Total investment return based on common stock market value(4)

 

 

(47.7

)%

 

 

9.9

%

 

 

28.2

%

Total investment return based on net asset value(6)

 

 

(42.8

)%

 

 

14.8

%

 

 

29.0

%

Supplemental Data and Ratios(7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net assets applicable to common stockholders, end of period

 

$

2,141,602

 

 

$

4,026,822

 

 

$

3,443,916

 

Ratio of expenses to average net assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management fees (net of fee waiver)

 

 

2.6

%

 

 

2.4

%

 

 

2.4

%

Other expenses

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

0.1

 

Subtotal

 

 

2.7

 

 

 

2.5

 

 

 

2.5

 

Interest expense and distributions on mandatory redeemable preferred stock(2)

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

1.8

 

 

 

2.1

 

Income tax expense(8)

 

 

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

14.4

 

Total expenses

 

 

5.1

%

 

 

12.6

%

 

 

19.0

%

Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets(2)

 

 

(1.8

)%

 

 

(2.0

)%

 

 

(2.3

)%

Net increase (decrease) in net assets to common stockholders resulting from operations to average net assets

 

 

(51.7

)%

 

 

13.2

%

 

 

24.3

%

Portfolio turnover rate

 

 

17.1

%

 

 

17.6

%

 

 

21.2

%

Average net assets

 

$

3,195,445

 

 

$

3,967,458

 

 

$

3,027,563

 

Notes outstanding, end of period(9)

 

$

1,031,000

 

 

$

1,435,000

 

 

$

1,175,000

 

Borrowings under credit facilities, end of period(9)

 

$

 

 

$

51,000

 

 

$

69,000

 

Term loan outstanding, end of period(9)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Mandatory redeemable preferred stock, end of period(9)

 

$

464,000

 

 

$

524,000

 

 

$

449,000

 

Average shares of common stock outstanding

 

 

110,809,350

 

 

 

107,305,514

 

 

 

94,658,194

 

Asset coverage of total debt(10)

 

 

352.7

%

 

 

406.2

%

 

 

412.9

%

Asset coverage of total leverage (debt and preferred stock)(11)

 

 

243.3

%

 

 

300.3

%

 

 

303.4

%

Average amount of borrowings per share of common stock during the period(1)

 

$

11.95

 

 

$

13.23

 

 

$

11.70

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

19

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(amounts in 000’s, except share and per share amounts)

____________

(1)      Based on average shares of common stock outstanding.

(2)      Distributions on the Company’s MRP Shares are treated as an operating expense under GAAP and are included in the calculation of net investment income (loss). See Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies.

(3)      The characterization of the distributions paid for the six months ended May 31, 2023, is based solely on the Company’s operating results during the period and does not reflect the expected results during the remainder of the fiscal year. The actual characterization of the distributions made during the period will not be determinable until after the end of the fiscal year when the Company can determine its earnings and profits. Therefore, the characterization may differ from this preliminary estimate. The information presented for each of the other periods is a characterization of the total distributions paid to common stockholders as either a dividend (eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income) or a distribution (return of capital) and is based on the Company’s earnings and profits.

(4)      Total investment return based on market value is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the market price on the first day and a sale at the current market price on the last day of the period reported. The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

(5)      Not annualized.

(6)      Total investment return based on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of common stock at the net asset value on the first day and a sale at the net asset value on the last day of the period reported. The calculation also assumes reinvestment of distributions at actual prices pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan.

(7)      Unless otherwise noted, ratios are annualized.

(8)      For the six months ended May 31, 2023, and for the fiscal years ended November 30, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2015, the Company reported an income tax benefit of $30,554 (2.2% of average net assets), $190,326 (17.9% of average net assets), $43,357 (2.1% of average net assets), $175,827 (8.3% of average net assets), $86,746 (4.1% of average net assets) and $980,647 (30.7% of average net assets), respectively. The income tax expense is assumed to be 0% because the Company reported a net deferred income tax benefit during the period.

(9)      Principal/liquidation value.

(10)    Calculated pursuant to section 18(a)(1)(A) of the 1940 Act. Represents the value of total assets less all liabilities not represented by Notes (principal value), or any other senior securities representing indebtedness and MRP Shares (liquidation value) divided by the aggregate amount of Notes and any other senior securities representing indebtedness. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not declare or make any distribution on its common stock nor can it incur additional indebtedness if, at the time of such declaration or incurrence, its asset coverage with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness would be less than 300%.

(11)    Calculated pursuant to section 18(a)(2)(A) of the 1940 Act. Represents the value of total assets less all liabilities not represented by Notes (principal value), any other senior securities representing indebtedness and MRP Shares (liquidation value) divided by the aggregate amount of Notes, any other senior securities representing indebtedness and MRP Shares. Under the 1940 Act, the Company may not declare or make any distribution on its common stock nor can it issue additional preferred stock if at the time of such declaration or issuance, its asset coverage with respect to all senior securities would be less than 200%. In addition to the limitations under the 1940 Act, the Company, under the terms of its MRP Shares, would not be able to declare or pay any distributions on its common stock if such declaration would cause its asset coverage with respect to all senior securities to be less than 225%.

(12)    Represents offering costs incurred in connection with the merger of Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company.

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

20

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

1.     Organization

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company” or “KYN”) was organized as a Maryland corporation on June 4, 2004, and is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”). The Company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to shareholders. The Company intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. The Company commenced operations on September 28, 2004. The Company’s shares of common stock are listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (“NYSE”) under the symbol “KYN.” For more information about the Company’s investment objective, policies and principal risks, see Investment Objective, Policies and Risks, in the Company’s most recently filed annual report.

KYN and Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy & Infrastructure, Inc. (“KMF”) have entered into a definitive agreement to combine the two funds (the “Merger”). The Merger and related transactions are subject to KYN and KMF stockholder approval. Additional information on the Merger is available in a preliminary joint proxy statement/prospectus (Form N-14) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). KYN and KMF expect to mail a definitively joint proxy statement/prospectus to stockholders that will contain information about the Merger following a review period with the SEC.

2.     Significant Accounting Policies

The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies that the Company uses to prepare its financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Company is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 946 — “Financial Services — Investment Companies.”

A. Use of Estimates — The 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 reported amounts of income and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

B. Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents include short-term, liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less and include money market fund accounts.

C. Calculation of Net Asset Value — The Company determines its net asset value on a daily basis and reports its net asset value on its website. Net asset value is computed by dividing the value of the Company’s assets (including accrued interest and distributions and current and deferred income tax assets), less all of its liabilities (including accrued expenses, distributions payable, current and deferred accrued income taxes, and any borrowings) and the liquidation value of any outstanding preferred stock, by the total number of common shares outstanding.

D. Investment Valuation — Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board of Directors has designated KA Fund Advisors, LLC (“KAFA“), the Company’s investment adviser, as the “Valuation Designee” to perform fair value determinations of the Company’s portfolio holdings, subject to oversight by and periodic reporting to the Board. The Valuation Designee determines the fair value of the Company’s portfolio holdings in accordance with the Company’s valuation program, as adopted by the Board.

21

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

Readily marketable portfolio securities listed on any exchange (including a foreign exchange) other than the NASDAQ Stock Market, Inc. (“NASDAQ”) are valued, except as indicated below, at the last sale price on the business day as of which such value is being determined. If there has been no sale on such day, the securities are valued at the mean of the most recent bid and ask prices on such day. Securities admitted to trade on the NASDAQ are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Portfolio securities traded on more than one securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on the business day as of which such value is being determined at the close of the exchange representing the principal market for such securities. The value of foreign securities traded outside of the Americas may be adjusted to reflect events occurring after a foreign exchange closes that may affect the value of the foreign security. In such cases, these foreign securities are valued by an independent pricing service and are categorized as Level 2 securities for purposes of the fair value hierarchy. See Note 3 — Fair Value.

Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter market, but excluding securities admitted to trading on the NASDAQ, are valued at the closing bid prices. Debt securities that are considered bonds are valued by using the bid price provided by an independent pricing service or, if such prices are not available or in the judgment of KAFA such prices are stale or do not represent fair value, by an independent broker. For debt securities that are considered bank loans, the fair market value is determined by using the bid price provided by the agent or syndicate bank or principal market maker. When price quotes for securities are not available, or such prices are stale or do not represent fair value in the judgment of KAFA, fair market value will be determined using the Company’s valuation process for securities that are privately issued or otherwise restricted as to resale.

Exchange-traded options and futures contracts are valued at the last sales price at the close of trading in the market where such contracts are principally traded or, if there was no sale on the applicable exchange on such day, at the mean between the quoted bid and ask price as of the close of such exchange.

The Company may hold securities that are privately issued or otherwise restricted as to resale. For these securities, as well as any security for which (a) reliable market quotations are not available in the judgment of KAFA, or (b) the independent pricing service or independent broker does not provide prices or provides a price that in the judgment of KAFA is stale or does not represent fair value, each shall be valued in a manner that most fairly reflects fair value of the security on the valuation date.

For the six months ended May 31, 2023, unless otherwise determined by the Valuation Designee, the following valuation process was used for such securities:

•   Valuation Designee.    The applicable investments are valued monthly by KAFA, as the Valuation Designee, with new investments valued at the time such investment was made. The applicable investments are valued by senior professionals of KAFA who comprise KAFA’s Valuation Committee. KAFA will specify the titles of the persons responsible for determining the fair value of Company investments, including by specifying the particular functions for which they are responsible, and will reasonably segregate fair value determinations from the portfolio management of the Company such that the portfolio manager(s) may not determine, or effectively determine by exerting substantial influence on, the fair values ascribed to portfolio investments.

•   Valuation Firm.    Quarterly, a third-party valuation firm engaged by KAFA reviews the valuation methodologies and calculations employed for these securities, unless the aggregate fair value of such security is less than 0.1% of the Company’s total assets.

22

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

At May 31, 2023, the Company held 9.1% of its net assets applicable to common stockholders (6.6% of total assets) in securities that were fair valued pursuant to these procedures (Level 3 securities). The aggregate fair value of these securities at May 31, 2023, was $117,166. See Note 3 — Fair Value and Note 7 — Restricted Securities.

E. Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for on the date securities are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses are calculated using the specific identification cost basis method for GAAP purposes. For tax purposes, the Company utilizes the average cost method to compute the adjusted tax cost basis of its MLP securities.

F. Return of Capital Estimates — Dividends and distributions received from the Company’s investments generally are comprised of income and return of capital. At the time such dividends and distributions are received, the Company estimates the amount of such payments that is considered investment income and the amount that is considered a return of capital. The Company estimates the return of capital portion of dividends and distributions received from investments based on historical information available and other information provided by certain investments. Return of capital estimates are adjusted to actual in the subsequent fiscal year when final tax reporting information related to the Company’s investments is received.

The return of capital portion of the distributions is a reduction to investment income that results in an equivalent reduction in the cost basis of the associated investments and increases net realized gains (losses) and net change in unrealized gains (losses). If the distributions received by the Company exceed its cost basis (i.e., its cost basis has been reduced to zero), the distributions are treated as realized gains.

The Company includes all distributions received on its Statement of Operations and reduces its investment income by (i) the estimated return of capital and (ii) the distributions in excess of cost basis, if any. Distributions received that were in excess of cost basis were treated as realized gains.

In accordance with GAAP, the return of capital cost basis reductions for the Company’s investments are limited to the total amount of the cash distributions received from such investments.

The following table sets forth the Company’s estimated return of capital portion of the dividends and distributions received from its investments that were not treated as distributions in excess of cost basis.

 

For the
Three Months
Ended
May 31,
2023

 

For the
Six Months
Ended
May 31,
2023

Dividends and distributions (before foreign taxes withheld of $341 and $616, respectively, and excluding distributions in
excess of cost basis)

 

$

30,657

 

 

$

57,945

 

Dividends and distributions — % return of capital

 

 

55

%

 

 

55

%

Return of capital — attributable to net realized gains (losses)

 

$

1,914

 

 

$

1,914

 

Return of capital — attributable to net change in
unrealized gains (losses)

 

 

14,841

 

 

 

29,991

 

Total return of capital

 

$

16,755

 

 

$

31,905

 

23

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

G. Investment Income — The Company records dividends and distributions on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recognized on the accrual basis, including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts. When investing in securities with paid-in-kind interest, the Company will accrue interest income during the life of the security even though it will not be receiving cash as the interest is accrued. To the extent that interest income to be received is not expected to be realized, a reserve against income is established.

The Company may receive paid-in-kind and non-cash dividends and distributions in the form of additional units or shares from its investments. For paid-in-kind dividends, the additional units are not reflected in investment income during the period received, but are recorded as unrealized gains upon receipt. Non-cash distributions are reflected in investment income because the Company has the option to receive its distributions in cash or in additional units of the security. During the six months ended May 31, 2023, the Company did not receive any paid-in-kind dividends or non-cash distributions.

H. Distributions to Stockholders — Distributions to common stockholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions to holders of MRP Shares are accrued on a daily basis. As required by the Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 480), the Company includes the accrued distributions on its MRP Shares as an operating expense due to the fixed term of this obligation. For tax purposes, payments made to the holders of the Company’s MRP Shares are treated as dividends or distributions.

The characterization of the distributions paid to holders of MRP Shares and common stock as either a dividend (eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income) or a distribution (return of capital) is determined after the end of the fiscal year based on the Company’s actual earnings and profits and may differ substantially from preliminary estimates.

I. Partnership Accounting Policy — The Company records its pro-rata share of the income (loss), to the extent of distributions it has received, allocated from the underlying partnerships and adjusts the cost basis of the underlying partnerships accordingly. These amounts are included in the Company’s Statement of Operations.

J. Taxes — The Company, as a corporation, is obligated to pay federal and state income tax on its taxable income. The Company invests in MLPs, which generally are treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes. As a limited partner in the MLPs, the Company includes its allocable share of the MLP’s taxable income or loss in computing its own taxable income. Deferred income taxes reflect (i) taxes on unrealized gains (losses), which are attributable to the difference between fair value and tax cost basis, (ii) 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 and (iii) the net tax benefit of accumulated net operating and capital losses.

To the extent the Company has a deferred tax asset, consideration is given as to whether or not a valuation allowance is required. The need to establish a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets is assessed periodically by the Company based on the Income Tax Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 740), that it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. In the assessment for a valuation allowance, consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to the realization of the deferred tax asset. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability (which are highly dependent on future cash distributions from the Company’s holdings), the duration of statutory carryforward periods and the associated risk that certain loss carryforwards may expire unused.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

The Company may rely to some extent on information provided by portfolio investments, which may not necessarily be timely, to estimate taxable income allocable to the units/shares of such companies held in the portfolio and to estimate the associated current and/or deferred tax liability. Such estimates are made in good faith. From time to time, as new information becomes available, the Company modifies its estimates or assumptions regarding the deferred tax liability. See Note 6 — Income Taxes.

The Company may be subject to withholding taxes on foreign-sourced income and accrues such taxes when the related income is earned.

The Company utilizes the average cost method to compute the adjusted tax cost basis of its MLP securities.

The Company’s policy is to classify interest and penalties associated with underpayment of federal and state income taxes, if any, as income tax expense on its Statement of Operations. Tax years subsequent to fiscal year 2017 remain open and subject to examination by the federal and state tax authorities. The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) has opened an examination of fiscal years 2017 through 2020. The IRS audit is currently open though the Company does not believe there will be any material adjustment to the amount of tax owed as a result of this audit.

K. Derivative Financial Instruments — The Company may utilize derivative financial instruments in its operations and will do so in conformity with Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act.

Interest rate swap contracts.    The Company may use hedging techniques such as interest rate swaps to mitigate potential interest rate risk on a portion of the Company’s leverage. Such interest rate swaps would principally be used to protect the Company against higher costs on its leverage resulting from increases in interest rates. The Company does not hedge any interest rate risk associated with portfolio holdings. Interest rate transactions the Company may use for hedging purposes may expose it to certain risks that differ from the risks associated with its portfolio holdings. A decline in interest rates may result in a decline in the value of the swap contracts, which, everything else being held constant, would result in a decline in the net assets of the Company. In addition, if the counterparty to an interest rate swap defaults, the Company would not be able to use the anticipated net receipts under the interest rate swap to offset its cost of financial leverage.

Interest rate swap contracts are recorded at fair value with changes in value during the reporting period, and amounts accrued under the agreements, included as unrealized gains or losses in the Statement of Operations. Monthly cash settlements under the terms of the interest rate swap agreements or termination payments are recorded as realized gains or losses in the Statement of Operations. The Company generally values its interest rate swap contracts based on dealer quotations, if available, or by discounting the future cash flows from the stated terms of the interest rate swap agreement by using interest rates currently available in the market. See Note 8 — Derivative Financial Instruments.

Option contracts.    The Company is also exposed to financial market risks including changes in the valuations of its investment portfolio. The Company may purchase or write (sell) call options. A call option on a security is a contract that gives the holder of the option, in return for a premium, the right to buy from the writer of the option the security underlying the option at a specified exercise price at any time during the term of the option.

The Company would realize a gain on a purchased call option if, during the option period, the value of such securities exceeded the sum of the exercise price, the premium paid and transaction costs; otherwise the Company would realize either no gain or a loss on the purchased call option. The Company may also purchase put option contracts. If a purchased put option is exercised, the premium paid increases the cost basis of the securities sold by the Company.

25

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

The Company may also write (sell) call options with the purpose of generating realized gains or reducing its ownership of certain securities. If the Company writes a call option on a security, the Company has the obligation upon exercise of the option to deliver the underlying security upon payment of the exercise price. The Company will only write call options on securities that the Company holds in its portfolio (i.e., covered calls).

When the Company writes a call option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Company is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current fair value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Company on the expiration date as realized gains from investments. If the Company repurchases a written call option prior to its exercise, the difference between the premium received and the amount paid to repurchase the option is treated as a realized gain or loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Company has realized a gain or loss. The Company, as the writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. See Note 8 — Derivative Financial Instruments.

L. Short Sales — A short sale is a transaction in which the Company sells securities it does not own (but has borrowed) in anticipation of or to hedge against a decline in the market price of the securities. To complete a short sale, the Company may arrange through a broker to borrow the securities to be delivered to the buyer. The proceeds received by the Company for the short sale are retained by the broker until the Company replaces the borrowed securities. In borrowing the securities to be delivered to the buyer, the Company becomes obligated to replace the securities borrowed at their market price at the time of replacement, whatever the price may be. The Company is liable for any interest, dividends or distributions paid on securities sold short.

The Company may also sell short “against the box” (i.e., the Company enters into a short sale as described above while holding an offsetting long position in the security which it sold short).

M. Foreign Currency Translations — The books and records of the Company are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars on the following basis: (i) market value of investment securities, assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange as of the valuation date; and (ii) purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses at the relevant rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions.

The Company does not isolate that portion of gains and losses on investments in equity and debt securities which is due to changes in the foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of equity and debt securities. Accordingly, realized and unrealized foreign currency gains and losses with respect to such securities are included in the reported net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investment transactions balances.

Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses represent gains and losses from transactions in foreign currencies and foreign currency contracts, foreign exchange gains or losses realized between the trade date and settlement date on security transactions, and the difference between the amounts of interest and dividends recorded on the Company’s books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of such amounts on the payment date.

Net unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses represent the difference between the cost of assets and liabilities (other than investments) recorded on the Company’s books from the value of the assets and liabilities (other than investments) on the valuation date.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

N. Indemnifications — Under the Company’s organizational documents, its officers and directors are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Company. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts that provide general indemnification to other parties. The Company’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Company that have not yet occurred, and may not occur. However, the Company has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.

O. Offering and Debt Issuance Costs — Offering costs incurred by the Company related to the issuance of its common stock reduce additional paid-in capital when the stock is issued. Costs incurred by the Company related to the issuance of its debt (credit facility, term loan or notes) or its preferred stock are capitalized and amortized over the period the debt or preferred stock is outstanding.

The Company has classified the costs incurred to issue its term loan, notes and preferred stock as a deduction from the carrying value on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the purpose of calculating the Company’s asset coverage ratios pursuant to the 1940 Act, deferred issuance costs are not deducted from the carrying value of debt or preferred stock.

3.     Fair Value

The Fair Value Measurement Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 820) defines fair value as the price at which an orderly transaction to sell an asset or to transfer a liability would take place between market participants under current market conditions at the measurement date. As required by ASC 820, the Company has performed an analysis of all assets and liabilities (other than deferred taxes) measured at fair value to determine the significance and character of all inputs to their fair value determination. Inputs are the assumptions, along with considerations of risk, that a market participant would use to value an asset or a liability. In general, observable inputs are based on market data that is readily available, regularly distributed and verifiable that the Company obtains from independent, third-party sources. Unobservable inputs are developed by the Company based on its own assumptions of how market participants would value an asset or a liability.

The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into the following three broad categories.

•   Level 1 — Valuations based on quoted unadjusted prices for identical instruments in active markets traded on a national exchange to which the Company has access at the date of measurement.

•   Level 2 — Valuations based on quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets. Level 2 inputs are those in markets for which there are few transactions, the prices are not current, little public information exists or instances where prices vary substantially over time or among brokered market makers.

•   Level 3 — Model derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable. Unobservable inputs are those inputs that reflect the Company’s own assumptions that market participants would use to price the asset or liability based on the best available information.

27

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

The following table presents the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis at May 31, 2023, and the Company presents these assets by security type and description on its Schedule of Investments. Note that the valuation levels below are not necessarily an indication of the risk or liquidity associated with the underlying investment.

 

Total

 

Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
(Level 1)

 

Prices with Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

 

Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)

Assets at Fair Value

 

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity investments

 

$

1,760,623

 

$

1,621,394

 

$

22,063

(1)

 

$

117,166

Short-term investments

 

 

24,616

 

 

24,616

 

 

 

 

 

— 

Total assets at fair value

 

$

1,785,239

 

$

1,646,010

 

$

22,063

 

 

$

117,166

____________

(1)    As of May 31, 2023, this amount represents the value of the Company’s investment in Plains AAP, L.P. (“PAGP-AAP”).

The Company did not have any liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) at May 31, 2023.

As of May 31, 2023, the Company had Notes outstanding with an aggregate principal amount of $244,218 and 4,464,117 of MRP Shares outstanding with a total liquidation value of $111,603. See Note 11 — Notes and Note 12 — Preferred Stock.

All of the Notes and MRP Shares were issued in private placements to institutional investors and are not listed on any exchange or automated quotation system. As such, the Company categorizes all of the Notes ($244,218 aggregate principal amount) and all of the MRP Shares ($111,603 aggregate liquidation value) as Level 3 and determines the fair value of these instruments based on estimated market yields and credit spreads for comparable instruments with similar maturity, terms and structure.

The Company records these Notes and MRP Shares on its Statement of Assets and Liabilities at principal amount or liquidation value. As of May 31, 2023, the estimated fair values of these leverage instruments are as follows.

Instrument

 

Principal Amount/
Liquidation Value

 

Fair Value

Notes (Series GG, KK, NN through SS)

 

$

244,218

 

$

238,900

MRP Shares (Series R, S and T)

 

$

111,603

 

$

100,200

The following tables present the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three and six months ended May 31, 2023.

Three Months Ended May 31, 2023

 

Equity
Investments

Balance — February 28, 2023

 

$

120,291

 

Purchases

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

Transfers out to Level 1 and 2

 

 

 

Realized gains (losses)

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses), net

 

 

(3,125

)

Balance — May 31, 2023

 

$

117,166

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) of investments still held at May 31, 2023

 

$

(3,125

)

28

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

Six Months Ended May 31, 2023

 

Equity
Investments

Balance — November 30, 2022

 

$

118,642

 

Purchases

 

 

 

Sales

 

 

 

Transfers out to Level 1 and 2

 

 

 

Realized gains (losses)

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains (losses), net

 

 

(1,476

)

Balance — May 31, 2023

 

$

117,166

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in unrealized gain (loss) of investments still held at May 31, 2023

 

$

(1,476

)

The $3,125 and $1,476 of net unrealized losses for the three and six months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, relates to investments that were held during the period. The Company includes these unrealized gains and losses on the Statement of Operations — Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses).

Valuation Techniques and Unobservable Inputs

The Company owns cumulative convertible preferred units of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. (“EPD”). The convertible preferred units will be convertible by the holders into common units at any time after September 29, 2025 at a conversion rate calculated as the Liquidation Preference divided by 92.5% of the 5-day volume weighted average price of EPD’s common units at the time of conversion. The convertible preferred units are redeemable at any time by EPD, at Redemption Prices ranging from 100% to 110% of Liquidation Preference based on the date of redemption. The convertible preferred units are senior to the underlying common units in terms of liquidation preference and priority of distributions. KAFA, as the Company’s Valuation Designee, has determined that it is appropriate to value these convertible preferred units using a discounted cash flow analysis under two different scenarios and calculate a probability weighted valuation based on these scenarios. Under the first scenario, the valuation assumes that the Company holds the security until the fifth anniversary of the original issuance date (September 30, 2025) and assigns a 95% probability to this outcome. Under the second scenario, the valuation assumes the security is redeemed by EPD upon the next step-down in Redemption Price (September 30, 2024) and assigns a 5% probability to this outcome. To determine the appropriate discount rate for this analysis, KAFA estimates the credit spread for the convertible preferred units, which is based on (a) the credit spread of EPD’s unsecured notes with a focus on its notes maturing February 2026 and (b) the credit spread of publicly traded fixed-rate preferred securities of similar investment grade issuers in the energy industry over their publicly traded notes. The Company’s ability to sell the preferred units prior to redemption is subject to certain restrictions. As such, KAFA applies a 5% illiquidity discount to be amortized over an assumed five-year holding period to September 30, 2025. If the resulting valuation implies a price higher than the current redemption price, the valuation is limited to the current redemption price plus unpaid distributions.

The Company owns convertible preferred units of MPLX LP (“MPLX”). The convertible preferred units are convertible on a one-for-one basis into common units at the Company’s option and are senior to the underlying common units in terms of liquidation preference and priority of distributions. KAFA has determined that it is appropriate to value this convertible preferred units using a two-step process. The first step in this valuation process is to use a convertible pricing model to value the security. The convertible pricing model takes into account the attributes of the convertible preferred units, including the preferred dividend, conversion ratio and call features, to determine the estimated value of such units. In using this model, KAFA estimates (i) the credit spread for the convertible preferred units, which is based on (a) the credit spread of the partnership’s unsecured notes and (b) the credit spreads of similar publicly traded preferred securities over bonds with similar maturities, and (ii) the expected volatility

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

for the underlying common units. The second step in this valuation process is to assess the additional yield that a buyer of this security would require to hold this security (relative to the yield implied by the convertible pricing model) due to the illiquid nature of the security. The range of additional yield required is informed by publicly reported trades in the security, if any, as well as the judgment of KAFA. 

In addition to the above, KAFA reviews the model derived valuation as compared to any reported trades in the security. For the MPLX convertible preferred, KAFA has observed certain trades in which the value of the MPLX convertible preferred was sold for less than the model derived valuation. As such, in KAFA’s judgment, the MPLX convertible preferred was valued based on the as-converted public market price of the underlying common units as of May 31, 2023.

The Company’s Streamline Series C Preferred Shares are convertible into common equity at any time at the Company’s option and are senior to common equity and Series A and Series B preferred shares in terms of liquidation preference and priority of distributions. Streamline Series C Preferred Shares are entitled to receive a quarterly dividend beginning in March 31, 2025, at an annual rate of 12.0%, which rate shall increase 2.0% each year thereafter to a maximum rate of 18.0%. Streamline Series C Preferred Shares are redeemable by Streamline at any time after March 31, 2025, at a price sufficient for the Company to achieve a 20.0% internal rate of return on its investment.

As part of the process to determine this investment’s fair value, KAFA utilizes two valuation methodologies to determine the estimated value of the Series C Preferred Shares assuming such shares have been converted into common equity. One of the methodologies is based on publicly traded enterprise value to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples for comparable companies and the second is based on a discounted cash flow model. A range of per share values is derived from these three methodologies after incorporating an illiquidity discount. A per share value within the resulting range is then selected as the fair value.

Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Company’s investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of the Company’s investments may differ from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values that the Company may ultimately realize.

The following table summarizes the significant unobservable inputs that the Company used to value its portfolio investments categorized as Level 3 as of May 31, 2023:

Quantitative Table for Valuation Techniques


Assets at Fair Value

 


Fair Value

 


Valuation Technique

 


Unobservable Inputs

 

Range

 

Average

Low

 

High

 

EPD Convertible
Preferred Units

 

$

23,408

 

- Discounted cash flow analysis

 

- Discount rate

- Illiquidity discount

 

5.8%
2.3%

 

6.4%
2.3%

 

6.1%
2.3%

MPLX Convertible
Preferred Units

 

 

75,195

 

- Convertible pricing model

 

- Credit spread

- Volatility

- Yield spread

 

4.5%
15%
0.5%

 

5.0%
25%
1.0%

 

4.8%
20%
0.8%

Streamline Series C
Preferred Shares

 

 

18,563

 

- EV/EBITDA multiples

 

- 2023 EV/EBITDA multiples

 

6.8x

 

7.8x

 

7.3x

   

 

       

- 2024 EV/EBITDA multiples

 

6.3x

 

7.3x

 

6.8x

   

 


 

 

  

- Discounted cash flow analysis

 

- Illiquidity discount

- Discount rate

 

15%
22%

 

15%
22%

 

15%
22%

Total

 

$

117,166

                   

30

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

4.     Risk Considerations

The Company’s investments are concentrated in the energy sector. A downturn in one or more industries within the energy sector, material declines in energy-related commodity prices, adverse political, legislative or regulatory developments or environmental, catastrophic or other events could have a larger impact on the Company than on an investment company that does not concentrate in the energy sector. The performance of companies in the energy sector may lag the performance of other sectors or the broader market as a whole. The Company also invests in securities of foreign issuers, predominantly those located in Canada and, to a lesser extent, Europe. The value of those investments will fluctuate with market conditions, currency exchange rates and the economic and political climates of the foreign countries in which the issuers operate or are domiciled. Additionally, to the extent that the Company invests a relatively high percentage of its assets in the securities of a limited number of issuers, the Company may be more susceptible than a more widely diversified investment company to any single economic, political or regulatory occurrence.

At May 31, 2023, the Company had the following investment concentrations:

Category

 

Percent of
Long-Term
Investments

Energy Companies

 

100.0%

Equity securities

 

100.0%

Energy Infrastructure Companies

 

99.1%

Largest single issuer

 

11.9%

Restricted securities

 

7.9%

For more information about the principal risks of investing in the Company, see Investment Objective, Policies and Risks in the Company’s most recently filed annual report.

5.     Agreements and Affiliations

A. Administration Agreement — On February 1, 2022, the Company entered into an amended administration and accounting agreement with Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC (“Ultimus”). Pursuant to the agreement, Ultimus will continue to provide certain administrative and accounting services for the Company. The agreement has an initial term of three years and automatic one-year renewals unless earlier terminated by either party as provided under the terms of the agreement.

B. Investment Management Agreement — The Company has entered into an investment management agreement with KA Fund Advisors, LLC (“KAFA”) under which KAFA, subject to the overall supervision of the Company’s Board of Directors, manages the day-to-day operations of, and provides investment advisory services to, the Company. For providing these services, KAFA receives an investment management fee from the Company.

KAFA has also entered into a fee waiver agreement with the Company that provides for a management fee of 1.375% on average total assets up to $4,000,000; 1.25% on average total assets between $4,000,000 and $6,000,000; 1.125% on average total assets between $6,000,000 and $8,000,000; and 1.0% on average total assets over $8,000,000. These tiered fee waivers will result in a reduction to the effective management fee rate payable to KAFA as the Company’s assets under management increase. Any amount waived by KAFA pursuant to the fee waiver agreement may not be recouped.

31

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

The investment management and fee waiver agreements have a current term through April 30, 2024 and may be renewed annually thereafter upon approval of KAFA and the Company’s Board of Directors (including a majority of the Company’s directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company, as such term is defined in the 1940 Act). For the six months ended May 31, 2023, the Company paid management fees at an annual rate of 1.375% of the Company’s average quarterly total assets (as defined in the investment management agreement).

For purposes of calculating the management fee the average total assets for each quarterly period are determined by averaging the total assets at the last day of that quarter with the total assets at the last day of the prior quarter. The Company’s total assets are equal to the Company’s gross asset value (which includes assets attributable to the Company’s use of preferred stock, commercial paper or notes and other borrowings and excludes any net deferred tax asset), minus the sum of the Company’s accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions on any outstanding common stock and accrued and unpaid dividends and distributions on any outstanding preferred stock and accrued liabilities (other than liabilities associated with borrowing or leverage by the Company and any accrued taxes, including, a deferred tax liability). Liabilities associated with borrowing or leverage by the Company include the principal amount of any borrowings, commercial paper or notes issued by the Company, the liquidation preference of any outstanding preferred stock, and other liabilities from other forms of borrowing or leverage such as short positions and put or call options held or written by the Company.

C. Portfolio Companies — From time to time, the Company may “control” or may be an “affiliate” of one or more of its portfolio companies, as each of these terms is defined in the 1940 Act. In general, under the 1940 Act, the Company would be presumed to “control” a portfolio company if the Company and its affiliates owned 25% or more of its outstanding voting securities and would be an “affiliate” of a portfolio company if the Company and its affiliates owned 5% or more of its outstanding voting securities. The 1940 Act contains prohibitions and restrictions relating to transactions between investment companies and their affiliates (including the Company’s investment adviser), principal underwriters and affiliates of those affiliates or underwriters.

The Company believes that there are several factors that determine whether or not a security should be considered a “voting security” in complex structures such as limited partnerships of the kind in which the Company invests. The Company also notes that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) staff has issued guidance on the circumstances under which it would consider a limited partnership interest to constitute a voting security. Under most partnership agreements, the management of the partnership is vested in the general partner, and the limited partners, individually or collectively, have no rights to manage or influence management of the partnership through such activities as participating in the selection of the managers or the board of the limited partnership or the general partner. As a result, the Company believes that many of the limited partnership interests in which it invests should not be considered voting securities. However, it is possible that the SEC staff may consider the limited partner interests the Company holds in certain limited partnerships to be voting securities. If such a determination were made, the Company may be regarded as a person affiliated with and controlling the issuer(s) of those securities for purposes of Section 17 of the 1940 Act.

In making such a determination as to whether to treat any class of limited partnership interests the Company holds as a voting security, the Company considers, among other factors, whether or not the holders of such limited partnership interests have the right to elect the board of directors of the limited partnership or the general partner. If the holders of such limited partnership interests do not have the right to elect the board of directors, the Company generally has not treated such security as a voting security. In other circumstances, based on the facts and circumstances of those partnership

32

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

agreements, including the right to elect the directors of the general partner, the Company has treated those securities as voting securities. If the Company does not consider the security to be a voting security, it will not consider such partnership to be an “affiliate” unless the Company and its affiliates own more than 25% of the outstanding securities of such partnership. Additionally, certain partnership agreements give common unitholders the right to elect the partnership’s board of directors, but limit the amount of voting securities any limited partner can hold to no more than 4.9% of the partnership’s outstanding voting securities (i.e., any amounts held in excess of such limit by a limited partner do not have voting rights). In such instances, the Company does not consider itself to be an affiliate if it owns more than 5% of such partnership’s common units.

There is no assurance that the SEC staff will not consider that other limited partnership securities that the Company owns and does not treat as voting securities are, in fact, voting securities for the purposes of Section 17 of the 1940 Act. If such determination were made, the Company will be required to abide by the restrictions on “control” or “affiliate” transactions as proscribed in the 1940 Act. The Company or any portfolio company that it controls, and its affiliates, may from time to time engage in certain of such joint transactions, purchases, sales and loans in reliance upon and in compliance with the conditions of certain exemptive rules promulgated by the SEC. The Company cannot make assurances, however, that it would be able to satisfy the conditions of these rules with respect to any particular eligible transaction, or even if the Company were allowed to engage in such a transaction, that the terms would be more or as favorable to the Company or any company that it controls as those that could be obtained in an arm’s length transaction. As a result of these prohibitions, restrictions may be imposed on the size of positions that may be taken for the Company or on the type of investments that it could make.

Streamline Innovations Holdings, Inc. — Pursuant to the terms of the Streamline Series C Preferred Shares, Kayne Anderson has the right to designate one director of Streamline for so long as Kayne Anderson and its affiliates continue to beneficially own at least 50% of the Streamline Series C Preferred Shares. Ron M. Logan is a Senior Managing Director of Kayne Anderson and serves as the Kayne Anderson appointed director of Streamline. The Company believes that it is an affiliate of Streamline under the 1940 Act by virtue of the Company’s and other affiliated Kayne Anderson funds’ ownership interest in Streamline and Kayne Anderson’s director designation right.

The following table summarizes the Company’s investments in affiliates as of and for the three and six months ended May 31, 2023:

Investment(1)

 

No. of
Shares/Units(2)
(in 000’s)

 



Value

 

Dividends/
Distributions
Received

 

Net Realized
Gains (Losses)(3)

 

Net Change in
Unrealized
Gains (Losses)

Three Months
Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Three Months
Ended

 

Six Months Ended

 

Three Months
Ended

 

Six Months Ended

Streamline Innovations Holdings, Inc.

 

4,125

 

$

 18,563

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

 —

 

$

(1,444)

 

$

(1,031)

____________

(1)    See Schedule of Investments for investment classifications.

(2)    During the three and six months ended May 31, 2023, there were no purchases or sales of any affiliates.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

6.     Income Taxes

The Company’s taxes include current and deferred income taxes. Current income taxes reflect the estimated income tax liability or asset of the Company as of a measurement date. Deferred income taxes reflect (i) taxes on net unrealized gains (losses), which are attributable to the difference between fair market value and tax cost basis, (ii) 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 and (iii) the net tax benefit of accumulated net operating losses and capital losses, if any.

As of May 31, 2023, the components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

Current tax receivable, net

 

$

1,311

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

Capital loss carryforward — Federal

 

$

42,233

 

Capital loss carryforward — State

 

 

2,702

 

Net operating loss carryforward — Federal

 

 

1,364

 

Net operating loss carryforward — State

 

 

124

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gains on investment securities

 

 

(132,879

)

Total deferred income tax asset (liability), net

 

$

(86,456

)

During the six months ended May 31, 2023, the Company made $256 of tax payments (net of refunds received).

As of May 31, 2023, the Company had a net current income tax receivable of $1,311, which was comprised of a net state tax asset of $1,673 and a net federal tax liability of $362.

As of May 31, 2023, the Company had capital loss carryforwards of $203,747 (federal and state deferred tax asset of $42,233 and $2,702, respectively). Realization of capital loss carryforwards is dependent on generating sufficient capital gains prior to their expiration. The majority of these capital loss carryforwards will expire if not used by fiscal 2025.

As of May 31, 2023, the Company had a federal net operating loss carryforward $6,497 (subject to the Section 382 limitation described below; federal deferred tax asset of $1,364). This net operating loss can be carried forward indefinitely.

On March 4, 2022, the Company completed its merger with Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund (“FMO”). The merger qualified as a tax-free reorganization under Section 368(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. As of the merger date, the Company acquired all of the tax attributes of FMO. Regulations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code limit the use of tax attributes subsequent to ownership changes until FMO’s net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards are utilized or expire unused. The annual Section 382 limitation was calculated as of the merger date to be $1,663 and this amount is pro-rated for the year in which the merger was completed.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

As of the merger date, FMO had $76,808 of unrealized built-in gains for tax purposes. In addition to the Section 382 limitation, the Company will be able to utilize FMO’s capital loss carryforwards up to the amount of built-in gains that are realized (prior to the statutory expiration of the capital loss carryforward period).

As of the merger date, FMO had established a valuation allowance on the amount of capital losses that exceeded its net unrealized built-in gain as of the same date. As a result of the limitations on these losses post-merger, the Company has written off the deferred tax asset (and removed the valuation allowance) associated with the losses that exceeded (1) the built-in gains as of the merger date and (2) the portion of losses that will become available through the annual Section 382 limitation (prior to the statutory expiration of the capital loss carryforward period). Post-merger, $84,693 of capital losses and $6,497 of net operating losses will be available to the Company subject to the limitations described above.

The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets based on the weight of available evidence. When assessing the recoverability of its deferred tax assets, significant weight is given to the effects of potential future realized and unrealized gains on investments and the period over which these deferred tax assets can be realized.

Based on the Company’s assessment at May 31, 2023, it has determined that it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets would be realized through future taxable income of the appropriate character. Accordingly, there is no valuation allowance related to the Company’s deferred tax assets.

The Company will continue to review and assess the need for a valuation allowance in the future. Significant variability in the fair value of its portfolio of investments may change the Company’s assessment regarding the recoverability of its deferred tax assets. If a further valuation allowance is required to reduce any deferred tax asset in the future, or if a change in a valuation allowance is necessary, it could have a material impact on the Company’s net asset value and results of operations in the period of adjustment.

Total income taxes were different from the amount computed by applying the federal statutory income tax rate of 21% to the net investment income (loss) and realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments before taxes as follows:

 

For the
Six Months
Ended
May 31,
2023

Computed federal income tax benefit at 21%

 

$

(27,988

)

State income tax benefit, net of federal tax

 

 

(1,416

)

Foreign tax credit

 

 

(616

)

dividend received deduction, non-deductible distributions on MRP Shares and other, net

 

 

(534

)

Total income tax benefit

 

$

(30,554

)

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

As a limited partner of MLPs, the Company includes its allocable share of such MLP’s income or loss in computing its own taxable income or loss. Additionally, for income tax purposes, the Company reduces the cost basis of its MLP investments by the cash distributions received, and increases or decreases the cost basis of its MLP investments by its allocable share of the MLP’s income or loss. During the six months ended May 31, 2023, the Company increased its tax cost basis by approximately $22,898 due to 2022 net allocated income (after considering Section 163(j) limitations on the deduction for business interest expense) from its MLP investments.

The Company utilizes the average cost method to compute the adjusted tax cost basis of its MLP securities.

As of May 31, 2023, the cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes was $1,182,286. The cost basis for federal income tax purposes is $560,591 lower than the cost basis for GAAP reporting purposes primarily due to the additional basis adjustments attributable to the Company’s share of the cumulative allocated losses from its MLP investments. At May 31, 2023, gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments and options, if any, for federal income tax purposes were as follows:

Gross unrealized appreciation of investments (including options, if any)

 

$

668,080

 

Gross unrealized depreciation of investments (including options, if any)

 

 

(65,128

)

Net unrealized appreciation of investments before foreign currency related
translations

 

 

602,952

 

Unrealized depreciation on foreign currency related translations

 

 

(4

)

Net unrealized appreciation of investments

 

$

602,948

 

Distributions in the amount of $3,708 paid to holders of MRP Shares and $103,807 paid to common stockholders for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022, were characterized as dividends (eligible to be treated as qualified dividend income). These characterizations are based on the Company’s earnings and profits.

7.     Restricted Securities

From time to time, the Company’s ability to sell certain of its investments is subject to certain legal or contractual restrictions. For instance, private investments that are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), cannot be offered for public sale in a non-exempt transaction without first being registered. In other cases, certain of the Company’s investments have restrictions such as lock-up agreements that preclude the Company from offering these securities for public sale.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

At May 31, 2023, the Company held the following restricted investments:

Investment

 

Acquisition
Date

 

Type of
Restriction

 

Number of
Units,
(in 000s)

 

Cost
Basis
(GAAP)

 

Fair
Value

 

Fair Value
Per Unit

 

Percent
of Net
Assets

 

Percent
of Total
Assets

Level 2 Investments

             

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

Plains GP Holdings, L.P. — Plains AAP, L.P.(1)

 

(2)

 

(3)

 

1,622

 

$

792

 

$

22,063

 

$

13.60

 

1.7

%

 

1.2

%

               

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

Level 3 Investments(4)

             

 

   

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

Enterprise Products Partners L.P. Convertible Preferred Units

 

(2)

 

(5)

 

23

 

$

23,496

 

$

23,408

 

$

1,027.81

 

1.8

%

 

1.3

%

MPLX LP
Convertible Preferred Units

 

5/13/16

 

(5)

 

2,255

 

 

72,217

 

 

75,195

 

 

33.34

 

5.8

 

 

4.2

 

Streamline Innovations Holdings, Inc. Series C Preferred Shares

 

(2)

 

(6)

 

4,125

 

 

20,645

 

 

18,563

 

 

4.50

 

1.5

 

 

1.1

 

Total

 

$

116,358

 

$

117,166

 

 

   

9.1

%

 

6.6

%

Total of all restricted securities

 

$

117,150

 

$

139,229

 

 

   

10.8

%

 

7.8

%

____________

(1)    The Company values its investment in Plains AAP, L.P. (“PAGP-AAP”) on an “as exchanged” basis based on the higher public market value of either Plains GP Holdings, L.P. (“PAGP”) or Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (“PAA”). As of May 31, 2023, the Company’s PAGP-AAP investment is valued at PAGP’s closing price. See Note 3 — Fair Value.

(2)    Security was acquired at various dates in current and/or prior fiscal years.

(3)    The Company’s investment in PAGP-AAP is exchangeable on a one-for-one basis into either PAGP shares or PAA units at the Company’s option. Upon exchange, the PAGP shares or the PAA units will be freely tradable.

(4)    Securities are valued using inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions as more fully described in Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies and Note 3 — Fair Value.

(5)    Unregistered or restricted security of a publicly-traded company.

(6)    Unregistered or restricted security of a private company.

8.     Derivative Financial Instruments

As required by the Derivatives and Hedging Topic of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC 815), the following are the derivative instruments and hedging activities of the Company. See Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies.

Option Contracts — Based on the notional amount, the Company has written a monthly average of $3,099 of call options during the six months ended May 31, 2023.

Interest Rate Swap Contracts — As of May 31, 2023, the Company did not have any interest rate swap contracts outstanding.

As of May 31, 2023, the Company held no derivative instruments.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

The following tables set forth the effect of the Company’s derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations:

     

For the Three Months Ended
May 31, 2023

Derivatives Not Accounted for
as Hedging Instruments

 

Location of
Gains/(Losses) on
Derivatives
Recognized
in Income

 

Net Realized
Gains/(Losses) on
Derivatives
Recognized in
Income

 

Change in
Unrealized
Gains/(Losses) on
Derivatives
Recognized in
Income

Call options written

 

Options

 

$

 77

 

$

 (28)

     

For the Six Months Ended
May 31, 2023

Derivatives Not Accounted for
as Hedging Instruments

 

Location of
Gains/(Losses) on
Derivatives
Recognized
in Income

 

Net Realized
Gains/(Losses) on
Derivatives
Recognized in
Income

 

Change in
Unrealized
Gains/(Losses) on
Derivatives
Recognized in
Income

Call options written

 

Options

 

$

 205

 

$

 1

9.     Investment Transactions

For the six months ended May 31, 2023, the Company purchased and sold securities in the amounts of $149,859 and $210,290 (excluding short-term investments, if any).

10.   Credit Facility and Term Loan

As of May 31, 2023, the Company had a $175,000 unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) that matures on February 23, 2024. The interest rate on outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility may vary between the secured overnight financing rate (“SOFR”) plus 1.40% and SOFR plus 2.25%, depending on the Company’s asset coverage ratios. The Company pays a fee of 0.20% per annum on any unused amounts of the Credit Facility.

For the six months ended May 31, 2023, the average amount of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility was $20,093 with a weighted average interest rate of 6.00%. As of May 31, 2023, the Company did not have any borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility.

As of May 31, 2023, the Company had a $50,000 unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) that matures on August 6, 2024. The interest rate on $25,000 of the Term Loan is fixed at a rate of 1.735% and the interest rate on the remaining $25,000 is LIBOR plus 1.30%. The floating interest rate converts to SOFR plus 1.40% for rates set after May 31, 2023. Amounts repaid under the Term Loan cannot be reborrowed.

As of May 31, 2023, $50,000 was borrowed under the Term Loan at a weighted average interest rate of 4.08%. As of May 31, 2023, the Company had $68 of unamortized Term Loan issuance costs.

As of May 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all financial and operational covenants required by the Credit Facility and Term Loan. See Financial Highlights for the Company’s asset coverage ratios under the 1940 Act.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

11.   Notes

At May 31, 2023, the Company had $244,218 aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding. The Company redeemed all $16,571 of its Series FF Notes at par value upon their maturity.

The table below sets forth a summary of the redemptions and key terms of each series of Notes outstanding at May 31, 2023.

Series

 

Principal
Outstanding
November 30,
2022

 

Principal
Redeemed

 

Principal
Outstanding
May 31,
2023

 

Unamortized
Issuance
Costs

 

Estimated
Fair Value
May 31,
2023

 

Fixed/Floating
Interest Rate

 

Maturity

FF

 

$

16,571

 

$

(16,571)

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

3.57%

 

4/16/23

GG

 

 

21,419

 

 

 

 

21,419

 

 

42

 

 

21,000

 

3.67%

 

4/16/25

KK

 

 

32,247

 

 

 

 

32,247

 

 

47

 

 

32,000

 

3.93%

 

7/30/24

NN

 

 

15,774

 

 

 

 

15,774

 

 

9

 

 

15,800

 

3.37%

 

10/29/23

OO

 

 

14,778

 

 

 

 

14,778

 

 

25

 

 

14,500

 

3.46%

 

10/29/24

PP

 

 

50,000

 

 

 

 

50,000

 

 

266

 

 

50,800

 

3-month LIBOR + 125 bps(1)

 

6/19/26

QQ

 

 

20,000

 

 

 

 

20,000

 

 

87

 

 

18,700

 

1.81%

 

6/19/25

RR

 

 

45,000

 

 

 

 

45,000

 

 

344

 

 

43,200

 

4.57%

 

5/18/32

SS

 

 

45,000

 

 

 

 

45,000

 

 

371

 

 

42,900

 

4.67%

 

8/2/34

   

$

260,789

 

$

 

$

244,218

 

$

1,191

 

$

238,900

       

____________

(1)    Converts to 3-month SOFR plus 1.51% for rates set after June 30, 2023.

Holders of the fixed rate Notes are entitled to receive cash interest payments semi-annually (on June 19 and December 19) at the fixed rate. Holders of the floating rate Notes are entitled to receive cash interest payments quarterly (on March 19, June 19, September 19 and December 19) at the floating rate. As of May 31, 2023, the weighted average interest rate on the outstanding Notes was 4.39%.

As of May 31, 2023, each series of Notes was rated “AAA” by Kroll Bond Rating Agency (“KBRA”). In the event the credit rating on any series of Notes falls below “A-”, the interest rate on such series will increase by 1% during the period of time such series is rated below “A-”. The Company is required to maintain a current rating from one rating agency with respect to each series of Notes and is prohibited from having any rating of less than investment grade (“BBB-”) with respect to each series of Notes.

The Notes were issued in private placement offerings to institutional investors and are not listed on any exchange or automated quotation system. The Notes contain various covenants related to other indebtedness, liens and limits on the Company’s overall leverage. Under the 1940 Act and the terms of the Notes, the Company may not declare dividends or make other distributions on shares of its common stock or make purchases of such shares if, at any time of the declaration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to senior securities representing indebtedness (including the Notes) would be less than 300%.

The Notes are redeemable in certain circumstances at the option of the Company. The Notes are also subject to a mandatory redemption to the extent needed to satisfy certain requirements if the Company fails to meet an asset coverage ratio required by law and is not able to cure the coverage deficiency by the applicable deadline.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

The Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company and, upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, will rank: (1) senior to all of the Company’s outstanding preferred shares; (2) senior to all of the Company’s outstanding common shares; (3) on parity with any unsecured creditors of the Company and any unsecured senior securities representing indebtedness of the Company; and (4) junior to any secured creditors of the Company.

At May 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Notes agreements.

12.   Preferred Stock

At May 31, 2023, the Company had 4,464,117 shares of MRP Shares outstanding, with a total liquidation value of $111,603 ($25.00 per share).

The table below sets forth a summary of the key terms of each series of MRP Shares outstanding at May 31, 2023.

Series

 

Liquidation
Value

May 31,
2023

 

Unamortized
Issuance
Costs

 

Estimated
Fair Value
May 31,

2023

 

Rate

 

Mandatory
Redemption

Date

R

 

 

41,828

 

$

323

 

$

38,200

 

3.38%

 

2/11/27

S

 

 

49,775

 

 

620

 

 

43,400

 

3.60%

 

2/11/30

T

 

 

20,000

 

 

335

 

 

18,600

 

5.07%

 

8/2/32

   

$

111,603

 

$

1,278

 

$

100,200

       

Holders of the MRP Shares are entitled to receive cumulative cash dividend payments on the first business day following each quarterly period (February 28, May 31, August 31 and November 30).

As of May 31, 2023, each series of MRP Shares was rated “A+” by KBRA. The dividend rate on the Company’s MRP Shares will increase if the credit rating is downgraded below “A” (as determined by the lowest credit rating assigned). Further, the annual dividend rate for all series of MRP Shares will increase by 4.0% if no ratings are maintained, and the annual dividend rate will increase by 5.0% if the Company fails to make a dividend or certain other payments.

The MRP Shares rank senior to all of the Company’s outstanding common shares and on parity with any other preferred stock. The MRP Shares are redeemable in certain circumstances at the option of the Company and are also subject to a mandatory redemption if the Company fails to meet a total leverage (debt and preferred stock) asset coverage ratio of 225%.

Under the terms of the MRP Shares, the Company may not declare dividends or pay other distributions on shares of its common stock or make purchases of such shares if, at any time of the declaration, distribution or purchase, asset coverage with respect to total leverage would be less than 225%.

The holders of the MRP Shares have one vote per share and will vote together with the holders of common stock as a single class except on matters affecting only the holders of MRP Shares or the holders of common stock. The holders of the MRP Shares, voting separately as a single class, have the right to elect at least two directors of the Company.

At May 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with the asset coverage requirement of its MRP Shares.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(amounts in 000’s, except number of option contracts, share and per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)

13.   Common Stock

At May 31, 2023, the Company had 195,535,883 shares of common stock authorized and 136,131,530 shares outstanding. As of May 31, 2023, KAFA owned 86 shares of the Company.

During the six months ended May 31, 2023, there were no common stock transactions. Transactions in common shares for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2022, were as follows:

Shares outstanding at November 30, 2021

 

126,447,554

Shares issued in connection with merger of FMO

 

9,683,976

Shares outstanding at November 30, 2022

 

136,131,530

14.   Subsequent Events

On June 14, 2023, the Company declared a quarterly distribution of $0.21 per common share for the second quarter. The total distribution of $28,588 was paid July 5, 2023. Of this total, pursuant to the Company’s dividend reinvestment plan, $3,521 was reinvested into the Company through open market purchases of common stock.

The Company 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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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS

This glossary contains definitions of certain key terms, as they are used in our investment policies and as described in this report. These definitions may not correspond to standard sector definitions.

Energy Assets” means Energy Infrastructure Assets and other assets that are used in the energy sector, including assets used in exploring, developing, producing, generating, transporting, transmitting, storing, gathering, processing, fractionating, refining, distributing, mining or marketing of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products, coal, electricity or water.

“Energy Companies” means companies that own and/or operate Energy Assets or provide energy- related services. For purposes of this definition, this includes companies that (i) derive at least 50% of their revenues or operating income from operating Energy Assets or providing services for the operation of such assets or (ii) have Energy Assets that represent the majority of their assets.

“Energy Infrastructure Assets” means (a) Midstream Assets, (b) Renewable Infrastructure Assets and (c) Utility Assets.

“Energy Infrastructure Companies” consists of (a) Midstream Energy Companies, (b) Renewable Infrastructure Companies and (c) Utility Companies.

“Master Limited Partnerships” or “MLPs” means limited partnerships and limited liability companies that are publicly traded and are treated as partnerships for federal income tax purposes.

“Midstream Assets” means assets used in energy logistics, including, but not limited to, assets used in (a) transporting, storing, gathering, processing, fractionating, distributing, or marketing of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, refined products or water produced in conjunction with such activities or (b) the capture, transportation or sequestration of carbon dioxide.

Midstream Energy Companies” means companies that primarily own and operate Midstream Assets. Such companies may be structured as Master Limited Partnerships or taxed as corporations. For purposes of this definition, this includes companies that (i) derive at least 50% of their revenue or operating income from operating Midstream Assets or providing services for the operation of such assets or (ii) have Midstream Assets that represent the majority of their assets.

Renewable Infrastructure Assets” means assets used in the generation, production, distribution, transportation, transmission, storage and marketing of energy including, but not limited to, electricity, steam, natural gas or transportation fuels, from renewable sources such as solar, wind, flowing water (hydroelectric power), geothermal, biomass and organic waste.

Renewable Infrastructure Companies” means companies that own and/or operate Renewable Infrastructure Assets. For purposes of this definition, this includes companies that (i) derive at least 50% of their revenues or operating income from operating Renewable Infrastructure Assets or providing services for the operation of such assets or (ii) have Renewable Infrastructure Assets that represent the majority of their assets.

“Utility Assets” means assets, other than Renewable Infrastructure Assets, that are used in the generation, production, distribution, transportation, transmission, storage and marketing of energy, including, but not limited to, electricity, natural gas and steam.

“Utility Companies” means companies that own and/or operate Utility Assets. For purposes of this definition, this includes companies that (i) derive at least 50% of their revenues or operating income from operating Utility Assets or providing services for the operation of such assets or (ii) have Utility Assets that represent the majority of their assets.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
NOTICE OF CHANGE TO NON-FUNDAMENTAL INVESTMENT POLICY — USE OF LEVERAGE
(UNAUDITED)

On April 4, 2023, KYN’s Board of Directors approved a change in KYN’s non-fundamental investment policy related to its use of leverage. This change will be effective on or about a date that is 60 days after the date this report is transmitted to stockholders. After this change becomes effective, the following will be KYN’s non-fundamental policy with respect to leverage:

Under normal market conditions, our policy is to utilize our debt securities, revolving credit facility and other borrowings, and our preferred stock (collectively, “Leverage Instruments”) in an amount that represents approximately 20% to 25% of our total assets (our “target leverage levels”), including proceeds from such Leverage Instruments. However, we reserve the right at any time, based on market conditions, (i) to reduce our target leverage levels or (ii) to use Leverage Instruments to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
(UNAUDITED)

The Company has adopted a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (the “Plan”), as further described below. A stockholder is automatically enrolled in the Plan unless that stockholder specifically elects to receive cash distributions, as further described below. The automatic reinvestment of dividends and distributions will not relieve participants of any federal, state or local income tax that may be payable (or required to be withheld) on such dividends even though no cash is received by participants. There are no brokerage charges with respect to shares issued directly by the Company as a result of dividends or distributions payable either in shares or in cash. However, each participant will pay a pro rata share of brokerage commissions incurred with respect to the Plan Agent’s open-market purchases in connection with the reinvestment of dividends or distributions.

An investor that holds common stock of the Company with a brokerage firm that does not participate in the Plan will not be able to participate in the Plan. In addition, an investor that participates in the Plan through a brokerage account may not be able to transfer common stock of the Company to another brokerage firm and continue to participate in the Plan.

The following are the terms of the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan:

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc., a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), has adopted the following plan (the “Plan”) with respect to distributions declared by its Board of Directors (the “Board”) on shares of its Common Stock:

1. Unless a stockholder specifically elects to receive cash as set forth below, all distributions hereafter declared by the Board shall be payable in shares of the Common Stock of the Company, and no action shall be required on such stockholder’s part to receive a distribution in stock.

2. Such distributions shall be payable on such date or dates as may be fixed from time to time by the Board to stockholders of record at the close of business on the record date(s) established by the Board for the distribution involved.

3. The Company may use newly-issued shares of its Common Stock or purchase shares in the open market in connection with the implementation of the plan. The number of shares to be issued to a stockholder shall be based on share price equal to 95% of the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock one day prior to the dividend payment date.

4. The Board may, in its sole discretion, instruct the Company to purchase shares of its Common Stock in the open market in connection with the implementation of the Plan as follows: If the Company’s Common Stock is trading below net asset value at the time of valuation, upon notice from the Company, the Plan Administrator (as defined below) will receive the dividend or distribution in cash and will purchase Common Stock in the open market, on the New York Stock Exchange or elsewhere, for the Participants’ accounts, except that the Plan Administrator will endeavor to terminate purchases in the open market and cause the Company to issue the remaining shares if, following the commencement of the purchases, the market value of the shares, including brokerage commissions, exceeds the net asset value at the time of valuation. These remaining shares will be issued by the Company at a price equal to the greater of (i) the net asset value at the time of valuation or (ii) 95% of the then current market price.

5. In a case where the Plan Administrator has terminated open market purchases and caused the issuance of remaining shares by the Company, the number of shares received by the participant in respect of the cash dividend or distribution will be based on the weighted average of prices paid for shares purchased in the open market, including brokerage commissions, and the price at which the Company issues the remaining shares. To the extent that the Plan Administrator is unable to terminate purchases in the open market before the Plan Administrator has completed its purchases,

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DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
(UNAUDITED)

or remaining shares cannot be issued by the Company because the Company declared a dividend or distribution payable only in cash, and the market price exceeds the net asset value of the shares, the average share purchase price paid by the Plan Administrator may exceed the net asset value of the shares, resulting in the acquisition of fewer shares than if the dividend or distribution had been paid in shares issued by the Company.

6. A stockholder may, however, elect to receive his or its distributions in cash. To exercise this option, such stockholder shall notify American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the plan administrator and the Company’s transfer agent and registrar (collectively the “Plan Administrator”), in writing so that such notice is received by the Plan Administrator no later than the record date fixed by the Board for the distribution involved.

7.The Plan Administrator will set up an account for shares acquired pursuant to the Plan for each stockholder who has not so elected to receive dividends and distributions in cash (each, a “Participant”). The Plan Administrator may hold each Participant’s shares, together with the shares of other Participants, in non-certificated form in the Plan Administrator’s name or that of its nominee. Upon request by a Participant, received no later than three (3) days prior to the payable date, the Plan Administrator will, instead of crediting shares to and/or carrying shares in a Participant’s account, issue, without charge to the Participant, a certificate registered in the Participant’s name for the number of whole shares payable to the Participant and a check for any fractional share less a broker commission on the sale of such fractional shares. If a request to terminate a Participant’s participation in the Plan is received less than three (3) days before the payable date, dividends and distributions for that payable date will be reinvested. However, subsequent dividends and distributions will be paid to the Participant in cash.

8.The Plan Administrator will confirm to each Participant each acquisition made pursuant to the Plan as soon as practicable but not later than ten (10) business days after the date thereof. Although each Participant may from time to time have an undivided fractional interest (computed to three decimal places) in a share of Common Stock of the Company, no certificates for a fractional share will be issued. However, dividends and distributions on fractional shares will be credited to each Participant’s account. In the event of termination of a Participant’s account under the Plan, the Plan Administrator will adjust for any such undivided fractional interest in cash at the market value of the Company’s shares at the time of termination.

9. The Plan Administrator will forward to each Participant any Company related proxy solicitation materials and each Company report or other communication to stockholders, and will vote any shares held by it under the Plan in accordance with the instructions set forth on proxies returned by Participants to the Company.

10. In the event that the Company makes available to its stockholders rights to purchase additional shares or other securities, the shares held by the Plan Administrator for each Participant under the Plan will be added to any other shares held by the Participant in certificated form in calculating the number of rights to be issued to the Participant.

11. The Plan Administrator’s service fee, if any, and expenses for administering the Plan will be paid for by the Company.

12. Each Participant may terminate his or its account under the Plan by so notifying the Plan Administrator via the Plan Administrator’s website at www.amstock.com, by filling out the transaction request form located at the bottom of the Participant’s Statement and sending it to American Stock Transfer and Trust Company, P.O. Box 922, Wall Street Station, New York, NY 10269-0560 or by

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
DIVIDEND REINVESTMENT PLAN
(UNAUDITED)

calling the Plan Administrator at (888) 888-0317. Such termination will be effective immediately. The Plan may be terminated by the Company upon notice in writing mailed to each Participant at least 30 days prior to any record date for the payment of any dividend or distribution by the Company. Upon any termination, the Plan Administrator will cause a certificate or certificates to be issued for the full shares held for the Participant under the Plan and a cash adjustment for any fractional share to be delivered to the Participant without charge to the Participant. If a Participant elects by his or its written notice to the Plan Administrator in advance of termination to have the Plan Administrator sell part or all of his or its shares and remit the proceeds to the Participant, the Plan Administrator is authorized to deduct a $15.00 transaction fee plus a $0.10 per share brokerage commission from the proceeds.

13. These terms and conditions may be amended or supplemented by the Company at any time but, except when necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable law or the rules or policies of the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other regulatory authority, only by mailing to each Participant appropriate written notice at least 30 days prior to the effective date thereof. The amendment or supplement shall be deemed to be accepted by each Participant unless, prior to the effective date thereof, the Plan Administrator receives written notice of the termination of his or its account under the Plan. Any such amendment may include an appointment by the Plan Administrator in its place and stead of a successor agent under these terms and conditions, with full power and authority to perform all or any of the acts to be performed by the Plan Administrator under these terms and conditions. Upon any such appointment of any agent for the purpose of receiving dividends and distributions, the Company will be authorized to pay to such successor agent, for each Participant’s account, all dividends and distributions payable on shares of the Company held in the Participant’s name or under the Plan for retention or application by such successor agent as provided in these terms and conditions.

14. The Plan Administrator will at all times act in good faith and use its best efforts within reasonable limits to ensure its full and timely performance of all services to be performed by it under this Plan and to comply with applicable law, but assumes no responsibility and shall not be liable for loss or damage due to errors unless such error is caused by the Plan Administrator’s negligence, bad faith, or willful misconduct or that of its employees or agents.

15. These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of the State of Maryland.

Adopted: September 27, 2004
Amended: December 13, 2005
Amended: March 12, 2009

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL DISCLOSURE
(UNAUDITED)

At a meeting held on April 4, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved the continuation of the Company’s Investment Management Agreement (the “Agreement”) with KA Fund Advisors, LLC (the “Adviser”) for an additional one-year period from May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.

During the course of each year and in connection with their consideration of the continuation of the Agreement, the Board received various materials from the Adviser, including (i) information on the advisory personnel of the Adviser; (ii) information on the internal compliance procedures of the Adviser; (iii) comparative information showing how the Company’s fees and expenses compare to other registered investment companies that follow investment strategies similar to those of the Company; (iv) information regarding brokerage and portfolio transactions; (vi) comparative information showing how the Company’s performance compares to other registered investment companies that follow investment strategies similar to those of the Company; and (vii) information on any material legal proceedings or regulatory audits or investigations affecting the Company or the Adviser.

After receiving and reviewing these materials, the Board, at an in-person meeting called for such purpose (the “Meeting”), discussed the terms of the Agreement. Representatives from the Adviser attended the Meeting and presented additional oral and written information to the Board to assist in its considerations. The Directors who are not parties to the Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) of any such party (the “Independent Directors”) also met in executive session to further discuss the terms of the Agreement and the information provided by the Adviser.

Discussed below are certain of the factors considered by the Board in continuing the Agreement. This discussion is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Board, including the Independent Directors, reviewed a variety of factors and considered a significant amount of information, including information received on an ongoing basis at Board and committee meetings and in various discussions with senior management of the Adviser relating specifically to the Adviser and the Agreement. The approval determination was made on the basis of each Director’s business judgment after consideration of all the information taken as a whole. Individual Directors may have given different weight to certain factors and assigned various degrees of materiality to information received in connection with the contract review process.

Taking all of the information and deliberations into account, the Independent Directors reviewed various factors presented to them, the detailed information provided by the Adviser at the Meeting and at other times throughout the year, and other relevant information and the following factors, none of which was dispositive in their decision whether to approve the Agreement:

The nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser

The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered the scope and quality of services that have been provided by the Adviser under the Agreement. The Board, including the Independent Directors, considered the quality of the investment research capabilities of the Adviser and the other resources the Adviser has dedicated to performing services for the Company, including the high caliber of portfolio managers and research analysts involved, the large and experienced team of investment, accounting, legal, and compliance professionals at the Adviser dedicated to the Company, and the continued maintenance and growth of such team despite declines in the energy sector and an associated reduction in management fees received by the Adviser. The Board, including the Independent Directors, also considered the quality of other services, including the Adviser’s assistance in the coordination of the activities of some of the Company’s other service providers, the provision of certain administrative, compliance, reporting and financial services by the Adviser, the prudent use of call options, the

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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL DISCLOSURE
(UNAUDITED)

responsible handling of the Company’s leverage ratios and distribution determinations through declining and volatile energy markets, and the continued efforts to maximize returns and to position the Company’s portfolio to grow as those markets recover. The Board, including the Independent Directors, took note of the Adviser’s excellent track records in identifying and executing on key investment themes as well as the Company’s access to investments and capital markets due in part to the Adviser’s credibility with institutional investors. The Board, including the Independent Directors, took further note of the Adviser’s prudent and conscientious handling of the reorganization of Kayne Anderson Energy Development Company with and into the Company (the “Reorganization”) and the Adviser’s diligent approach in structuring the Reorganization to best serve the interests of the Company’s stockholders, the Adviser’s prudent expansion of the Company’s investment mandate in 2020 in order to provide greater potential for future growth, the Adviser’s proactive management in identifying and successfully completing the merger of the Company with Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund (“FMO”) in 2022 in order to further grow the Company’s assets, and the Adviser’s diligence with respect to the proposed merger of the Kayne Anderson NextGen Energy Infrastructure, Inc. into the Company (the “Merger”) and prudence in structuring the Merger to be in the best interests of stockholders. The Board, including the Independent Directors, also considered the nature and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Company in light of their experience as Directors of the Company, their confidence in the Adviser’s integrity and competence gained from that experience and the Adviser’s responsiveness to questions, concerns or requests for information raised or made by them in the past. The Board, including the Independent Directors, noted the high quality of services provided by the Adviser during periods when the market faces significant turmoil, as well as the Adviser’s efforts to maximize returns and its leadership position in the markets in which it invests. The Board, including the Independent Directors, discussed the scope of responsibilities of, and resources expected to be available to, the key investment management and other personnel of the Adviser. Based on information provided by the Adviser, the Independent Directors concluded that the Adviser has the quality and depth of personnel and investment methods essential to performing its duties under the Agreement, and should be able to sustain that quality and depth, and that the nature and the proposed cost of such advisory services would be fair and reasonable in light of the services expected to be provided.

The Company’s performance under the management of the Adviser

The Independent Directors reviewed information pertaining to the performance of the Company. The data compared the Company’s performance to the performance of certain other registered investment companies that follow investment strategies similar to those of the Company as well as its benchmark. The comparative information showed that the performance of the Company is satisfactory on an overall basis compared to other similar closed-end funds for various periods despite certain periods of lower relative performance against applicable peer groups. Based upon their review and consideration of applicable securities price indices, the Independent Directors concluded that the Company’s investment performance over time has been satisfactory compared to other closed-end funds that focus on investments in energy infrastructure companies and other energy companies, as applicable, and that the Company has generated strong returns for investors over various periods. The Independent Directors noted that in addition to the information received for the Meeting, the Independent Directors also receive detailed performance information for the Company at each regular meeting of the Board during the year. The Independent Directors considered the investment performance of one other closed-end investment company managed by the Adviser, but noted that it is not directly comparable. The Independent Directors did not consider the performance of other accounts of the Adviser because there were no accounts similar enough to be relevant for performance purposes.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL DISCLOSURE
(UNAUDITED)

The reasonability of the management fee and fall-out benefits

The Independent Directors considered the Company’s management fee under the Agreement in comparison to the management fees of funds within the Company’s peer group. The Independent Directors also considered the greater risks and burdens associated with managing the Company compared to private funds and separate accounts. The Adviser’s successful handling of past and recent market downturns and management of related leverage and distribution challenges, the administrative burden resulting from the Company’s tax complexities, the Company’s participation in private investments, the Adviser’s long-standing relationships with management teams in the energy sector, and the Adviser’s track record for successful pricing and timing strategies related to capital raising for the Company were also noted by the Independent Directors as relevant considerations in evaluating the reasonableness of the management fee rate. The Independent Directors also discussed and are comfortable with the different contractual fee rates for the Company and one other closed-end company managed by the Adviser given differences in strategies and investments, and the relatively stronger and deeper management expertise and resources of the Adviser. Based on those comparisons, the Independent Directors concluded that the management fee for the Company remains reasonable.

The extent to which economies of scale would be realized as the Company grows and whether fee levels reflect these economies of scale for the benefit of stockholders

The Independent Directors considered economies of scale that are being enjoyed by stockholders of the Company. In this regard, they noted the Adviser’s efforts to manage operating expenses, including significant declines in operating expenses over various periods since inception. They further noted that the Company’s operating expenses decreased by 3 basis points as a percentage of average total assets in 2022 as compared to 2021. The Independent Directors also considered further possible economies of scale that the Adviser could achieve in its management of the Company. They considered the information provided by the Adviser relating to the Company’s operating expenses and information comparing the fee rate charged by the Adviser with fee rates charged by other unaffiliated investment advisers to their investment company clients. They also noted that beginning on October 1, 2012 with respect to the Company, the Adviser agreed to a breakpoint under the existing fee structure through an annual fee waiver agreement, and that the Adviser agreed to additional breakpoints that became effective December 11, 2014 and then further lowered those breakpoint levels in connection with the Reorganization effective August 6, 2018. The Independent Directors noted that the Adviser had agreed to continue those lower breakpoints for another year, which would further reduce the effective average fee rate as the Company grows. The Independent Directors also considered that the Adviser had agreed to further lower the breakpoints with respect to the Company upon the completion of the Merger, which would further reduce the effective average fee rate as the Company’s assets grow. The Independent Directors considered that the successful completion of the Reorganization and of the merger with FMO had enabled and, along with the proposed Merger, would continue to enable the Company to leverage greater economies of scale. The Independent Directors also considered the Adviser’s commitment to retaining and growing its robust and high-quality investment team and professional staff devoted to the Company in a competitive environment for investment and compliance professionals, and in light of reduced management revenues from weaker energy markets. The Independent Directors concluded that the fee structure for the Company is reasonable in view of the information provided by the Adviser, including the breakpoints in place for the Company, which represent a sharing of the economies of scale that would result from substantial future growth of the Company. The Independent Directors then noted that they would continue to monitor and review further growth of the Company in order to remain comfortable with the fee structure after any applicable future economies of scale.

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INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT APPROVAL DISCLOSURE
(UNAUDITED)

Conclusion

Based on the review of the Board, including its consideration of each of the factors discussed above and the materials requested from and provided by the Adviser, the Board concluded, in agreement with the recommendation of the Independent Directors, that the Company and its stockholders received reasonable value in return for the management fees and other amounts paid to the Adviser by the Company under the Agreement, that stockholders could expect to receive reasonable value in return for the management fees and other amounts proposed to be paid to the Adviser by the Company under the Agreement and that the approval of the continuation of the Agreement was in the best interests of stockholders of the Company.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)

ANNUAL CERTIFICATION

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer has filed an annual certification with the NYSE that, as of the date of the certification, he was unaware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE’s corporate governance listing standards.

PROXY VOTING AND PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS INFORMATION

The policies and procedures that the Company uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to its portfolio securities are available:

•   without charge, upon request, by calling (877) 657-3863;

•   on the Company’s website, www.kaynefunds.com; and

•   on the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov.

Information regarding how the Company voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge, upon request, by calling (877) 657-3863, and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov (see Form N-PX).

The Company files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings for the first and third quarters of each of its fiscal years with the SEC on Form N-PORT and Form N-30B-2. The Company’s Form N-PORT and Form N-30B-2 are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Company also makes its quarterly reports available on its website at www.kaynefunds.com.

REPURCHASE DISCLOSURE

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 23(c) of the 1940 Act, that the Company may from time to time purchase shares of its common and preferred stock and its Notes in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
(UNAUDITED)

This Privacy Notice (“Notice”) provides information about the data that is collected, processed, used, transmitted and stored by KA Fund Advisors, LLC and its affiliates (collectively “we,” “Kayne Anderson” or the “Firm”), and Kayne Anderson’s commitment to appropriately using and protecting the data collected.

Generally speaking, Kayne Anderson collects data about you from the following sources:

•   Information we receive about you on applications or other forms;

•   Information you provide to us orally; and

•   Information about your transactions with us, our affiliates or others.

When you use our services, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the contents of this Notice.

Defining Personal Information

Various laws and regulations use different terms and definitions for information about individuals that is personal and should be protected. Some laws and regulations consider only very limited types of information to be protected and private. Others include much broader categories.

At Kayne Anderson, we have chosen to adopt the broader approach to what information must be protected and kept private. In this notice, “Personal Information” (or “PI”) refers to data that could be used, alone or in combination with other data, to identify you as an individual. It can include name, physical address, email address, IP address, date of birth, social security number, passwords, financial information, and more.

What Personal Information Do We Collect?

Kayne Anderson does not collect more information than is needed to conduct its business and satisfy any associated regulatory requirements. The following are examples of the types of personal information that we may collect:

•   Name, address, phone number and email address;

•   Age, date of birth, occupation and marital status;

•   Personal identifier, depending on your country of residence, such as your Social Security Number; and

•   Financial information, including account balances and assets, and, in certain jurisdictions, representations required under applicable law or regulation concerning your financial resources.

How Do We Collect Information?

When Kayne collects data from you directly, we will provide Kayne Anderson’s contact information and Kayne Anderson’s purpose for collecting and processing the data.

Do We Need Consent to Collect Your Data?

By providing your data, you consent to its collection, processing, use, transfer and storage. Your consent can be withdrawn at any time by providing adequate notice (see below) to Kayne Anderson. However, withdrawing your consent may impact your ability to invest in our funds.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
(UNAUDITED)

How Do We Use Personal Information?

We use your personal information for a variety of business purposes, including but not limited to, the following:

•   For our everyday business purposes to administer, facilitate and manage your relationship and/or account(s) with Kayne Anderson.

•   To contact you or your designated representative(s) in connection with your relationship and/or account;

•   To monitor and audit compliance with our internal policies and procedures; and

•   To comply with and enforce applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

If your relationship with Kayne Anderson ends, we will continue to treat your personal information, to the extent we retain it, as described in this Notice.

With Whom Do We Share Personal Information?

Privacy is an integral part of the Firm. We do not disclose your personal information to third parties, except as described in this Notice, and never for compensation. Additionally, we will not share your personal information with third parties without your specific consent or unless Kayne Anderson is required or permitted to by law (such as Regulation S-P) and/or government authorities.

Third parties that we share personal information with are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information and are prohibited from using your personal information for purposes other than those that were specified upon receipt of your data. We enter into contractual agreements with all nonaffiliated third parties that prohibit such third parties from disclosing or using the information other than to carry out the purposes for which we disclose the information.

We will not sell your personal information. If we share your personal information with third parties performing services for us, or acting on our behalf, we will not allow them to use your information for other purposes, and we will contractually require them to protect your information.

What Security Measures Do We Have?

Kayne Anderson restricts access to personal information about you to those employees who need to know that information to provide financial products or services to you. Kayne Anderson has physical, electronic and administrative safeguards in place to help protect data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes a dedicated group of information security personnel that design, implement and monitor our information security program.

Please contact us for a copy of Kayne Anderson’s policies for more information on the Firm’s information security practices and procedures.

How Long Do We Retain Personal Information?

We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill our services and the purposes outlined in this Notice unless a longer retention period is required by law.

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PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
(UNAUDITED)

How Can You Manage Your Personal Information?

If you would like to request, delete, or update the personal information that you provided us, or exercise any of your data protection rights you may contact us using the contact information below. For your protection, we will need to verify your identity prior to complying with your request. Kayne Anderson does not charge for this service.

Kayne Anderson will make a good faith effort to process your request without undue delay and within the timeframe provided by applicable law. You are also entitled to have Kayne Anderson modify or delete any information that you believe is incorrect or out of date. Kayne Anderson reserves the right to limit or deny access to personal information where providing such information would be unreasonably burdensome or expensive or as otherwise permissible under relevant laws. If Kayne Anderson determines that access cannot be provided in any particular instance, Kayne Anderson will provide the individual requesting access with an explanation of why it has made that determination and a contact point for any further inquiries.

What Rights Do California Clients Have?

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), clients domiciled in California have certain rights with respect to their personal information. In particular, you may have the right to:

•   Request that we disclose, free of charge, the categories and specifics of the PI we collect about you as a California resident (and/or, if applicable, sell or otherwise disclose to a third party for business purposes). Currently, however, Kayne Anderson does not sell personal information.

•   Choose to opt-out of the sale of personal information. Currently, however, Kayne Anderson does not sell personal information.

•   Request that we delete the PI we have collected. Following our verification of the request, we will comply with the request and delete any or all of the PI in our possession that we collected from you and/or any or all such PI in the possession of our service providers, unless otherwise restricted by law or regulation. However, withdrawing your consent for us to collect, process, use, transfer and store your data may impact your ability to invest in our funds.

Non-Discrimination for Exercising Your CCPA Right

We follow the requirements of California Civil Code §1798.125, and will not discriminate against any consumer who exercises the rights under the CCPA. However, withdrawing your consent for us to collect, process, use, transfer and store your data may impact your ability to invest in our funds.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or suggestions related to our Notice or our privacy practices, contact the Investor Relations Team or Kayne’s Chief Compliance Officer, Michael O’Neil, at:

KA Fund Advisors, LLC
811 Main Street, 14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

Website: https://www.kaynefunds.com/
Email Address: CEF@kaynecapital.com
Toll Free Phone Number: 877-657-3863

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PRIVACY POLICY NOTICE
(UNAUDITED)

Changes to this Privacy Notice

We reserve the right to update this Notice at any time to reflect changes in our policies concerning the collection and use of personal information.

This Privacy Notice was last revised on January 16, 2020.

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KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.
RESULTS OF ANNUAL MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS
(UNAUDITED)

On April 4, 2023, the Company held its annual meeting of stockholders where the following matters were approved by stockholders. As of the record date of January 30, 2023 (the “Record Date”), the Company had 136,131,530 outstanding shares of common stock and 4,464,117 outstanding shares of mandatory redeemable preferred stock, each of which was entitled to cast one vote. Represented in person or by proxy at this meeting were a total of 113,641,852 shares of common stock and mandatory redeemable preferred stock, constituting a quorum.

(i)     The election of William R. Cordes, Barry R. Pearl and Carita S. Walker as directors, each to serve for a term of three years until the Company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

(a)    The election of Mr. Cordes required the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company’s common stock and mandatory redeemable preferred stock outstanding as of the Record Date, voting together as a single class. On this matter, 110,823,272 shares were cast in favor, 1,691,234 shares were cast against, and 1,127,346 shares abstained in the election of Mr. Cordes.

(b)    The election of Mr. Pearl required the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company’s common stock and mandatory redeemable preferred stock outstanding as of the Record Date, voting together as a single class. On this matter, 110,879,648 shares were cast in favor, 1,723,690 shares were cast against, and 1,038,514 shares abstained in the election of Mr. Pearl.

(c)    The election of Ms. Walker required the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company’s common stock and mandatory redeemable preferred stock outstanding as of the Record Date, voting together as a single class. On this matter, 110,686,252 shares were cast in favor, 1,836,465 shares were cast against, and 1,119,135 shares abstained in the election of Ms. Walker.

As a result of the vote on this matter Mr. Cordes, Mr. Pearl and Ms. Walker were each elected to serve as director of the Company for a three-year term.

(ii)    The ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023.

Approval of this proposal required the affirmative vote of a majority of the votes cast by the holders of the Company’s common stock and mandatory redeemable preferred stock outstanding as of the Record Date, voting together as a single class. For purposes of the vote on this proposal, abstentions and broker non-votes were not counted as votes cast and had no effect on the result of the vote.

On this matter, 112,376,427 shares were cast in favor, 480,711 shares were cast against, 784,714 shares abstained, and there were no broker non-votes.

As a result of the vote on this matter, the proposal was approved.

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Directors and Corporate Officers

James C. Baker, Jr.

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President and Chief Executive Officer

William H. Shea, Jr.

 

Lead Independent Director

William R. Cordes

 

Director

Anne K. Costin

 

Director

Barry R. Pearl

 

Director

Albert L. Richey

 

Director

Carita S. Walker

 

Director

Caroline A. Winn

 

Director

Terry A. Hart

 

Chief Operating Officer and Assistant Secretary

A. Colby Parker

 

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Michael J. O’Neil

 

Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary

J.C. Frey

 

Executive Vice President

Ron M. Logan, Jr.

 

Senior Vice President

Adriana I. Jimenez

 

Vice President

Investment Adviser
KA Fund Advisors, LLC
811 Main Street, 14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002

 

Administrator
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
225 Pictoria Drive, Suite 450
Cincinnati, OH 45246

1800 Avenue of the Stars, Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067

 

Stock Transfer Agent and Registrar
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC
6201 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
(888) 888-0317

Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
383 Madison Avenue, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10179

 

Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
601 S. Figueroa Street, Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90017

   

Legal Counsel
Paul Hastings LLP
101 California Street, Forty-Eighth
Floor San Francisco, CA 94111

Please visit us on the web at www.kaynefunds.com or call us toll-free at 1-877-657-3863.

This report, including the financial statements herein, is made available to stockholders of the Company for their information. It is not a prospectus, circular or representation intended for use in the purchase or sale of shares of the Company or of any securities mentioned in this report.

 

Item 2.       Code of Ethics.

Not applicable.

Item 3.       Audit Committee Financial Expert.

Not applicable.

Item 4.       Principal Accountant Fees and Services.

Not applicable.

Item 5.       Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.

Not applicable.

Item 6.       Investments.

(a)     Please see the schedule of investments contained in the KYN Semi-Annual Report for the six months ended May 31, 2023 included under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.

(b)    Not applicable.

Item 7.       Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 8.       Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

Not applicable.

Item 9.       Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.

 

REGISTRANT PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Period

 

(a) 
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
(1)

 

(b) 
Average Price
Paid per Share

 

(c) 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or Programs

 

(d) 
Maximum
Number (or
Approximate
Dollar Value) of
Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans
or Programs

December 1-31, 2022

 

 

 

 

 

Not applicable

January 1-31, 2023

 

339,084

 

$

9.04

 

 

Not applicable

February 1-28, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Not applicable

March 1-31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Not applicable

April 1-30, 2023

 

455,301

 

$

8.42

 

 

Not applicable

May 1-31, 2023

 

 

 

 

 

Not applicable

Total

 

794,385

 

$

8.68

 

 

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(1)    Specified shares were purchased in the open market pursuant to the terms of the Registrant’s Automatic Dividend Reinvestment Plan, adopted September 27, 2004, and last amended March 12, 2009.

Item 10.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

None.

Item 11.     Controls and Procedures.

(a)     The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)), as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report and have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective, as of such date, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act and Rule 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

(b)    There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Item 12.     Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.

The Registrant did not participate in securities lending activities during the six months ended May 31, 2023.

Item 13.     Exhibits.

(a)(1) Not applicable to semi-annual reports.

(a)(2) Separate certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.

(b)    Certification of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 attached hereto as EX-99.906 CERT.

 

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.

 

KAYNE ANDERSON ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE FUND, INC.

Date: July 28, 2023

 

By:

 

/s/ James C. Baker, Jr.

       

James C. Baker, Jr.

       

Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer

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.

Date: July 28, 2023

 

By:

 

/s/ James C. Baker, Jr.

       

James C. Baker, Jr.

       

Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: July 28, 2023

 

By:

 

/s/ A. Colby Parker

       

A. Colby Parker

       

Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

 

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