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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Increase in Monthly Distribution

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund raises its monthly distribution by 5.9%, signaling confidence in energy infrastructure investments.

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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. announced a 5.9% increase in its monthly distribution for July 2026 to $0.09 per share. This marks a 12.5% increase over the past year, reflecting strong multi-year performance and confidence in the portfolio's long-term fundamentals. The company focuses on investments in energy infrastructure companies and pays distributions monthly subject to board approval and financial covenants.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Increase in Monthly Distribution
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Key Points

  • The monthly distribution increased by 5.9% to $0.09 per share, showing enhanced shareholder returns.
  • The fund has elevated distributions by 12.5% over the past year, indicating robust performance and management confidence.
  • Investment objective centers on providing high after-tax total return via cash distributions predominantly from energy infrastructure assets.
  • Impacted sectors include energy infrastructure, financial services (investment funds), and income-focused equity markets.

HOUSTON, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) announced today a monthly distribution of $0.09 per share for July 2026. This represents a 5.9% increase over the prior monthly distribution rate (increase of $0.005 per share). This distribution is payable to common stockholders on July 31, 2026, as outlined in the table below.

“We are pleased to announce a 5.9% increase in KYN’s monthly distribution. We believe distribution increases are an effective way to reward long-term stockholders and reinforce the value we see in KYN’s portfolio investments,” stated Jim Baker, KYN’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.

“We have increased KYN’s distribution by 12.5% over the last year, which is a reflection of the Company’s strong multi-year performance and an indication of management’s confidence in the long-term fundamentals supporting KYN’s portfolio investments,” concluded Mr. Baker.

The Company declares and pays distributions monthly. Payment of future distributions is subject to the approval of the Company’s Board of Directors, as well as meeting the covenants on the Company’s debt agreements and the terms of its preferred stock.

Record Date /
Ex-Date
Payment DateDistribution AmountReturn of Capital
Estimate7/15/267/31/26$0.09
20%(1)

(1)   This estimate is based on the Company’s anticipated earnings and profits. The final determination of the tax character of distributions will not be determinable until after the end of fiscal 2026 and may differ substantially from this preliminary information.

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (NYSE: KYN) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, whose common stock is traded on the NYSE. The Company’s investment objective is to provide a high after-tax total return with an emphasis on making cash distributions to stockholders. KYN intends to achieve this objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Energy Infrastructure Companies. See Glossary of Key Terms in the Company’s most recent quarterly or annual report for a description of these investment categories and the meaning of capitalized terms.

The Company pays cash distributions to common stockholders at a rate that may be adjusted from time to time. Distribution amounts are not guaranteed and may vary depending on a number of factors, including changes in portfolio holdings and market conditions. 

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy, nor shall there be any sale of any securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer or sale is not permitted. Nothing contained in this press release is intended to recommend any investment policy or investment strategy or consider any investor’s specific objectives or circumstances. Before investing, please consult with your investment, tax, or legal adviser regarding your individual circumstances.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This communication contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events. These and other statements not relating strictly to historical or current facts constitute forward-looking statements as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements involve a variety of risks and uncertainties. These risks include but are not limited to changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; energy industry risk; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; and other risks discussed in detail in the Company’s filings with the SEC, available at www.kaynefunds.com or www.sec.gov. Actual events could differ materially from these statements or our present expectations or projections. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Kayne Anderson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Company’s investment objectives will be attained.

Contact investor relations at 877-657-3863 or [email protected].


Risks

  • Distributions are not guaranteed and may fluctuate due to portfolio changes and market conditions, impacting investor returns and fund stability.
  • Risks include economic and political uncertainties, regulatory changes, and sector-specific risks related to the energy industry.
  • Leverage, valuation, interest rate, and tax risks may affect fund performance and distribution sustainability, influencing investor sentiment and market valuation.

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