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Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund Announces Proposed Acquisition Of Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund

Sep 16, 2021over 4 years ago

Acquiring Company

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund

Acquired Company

FiduciaryClaymore Energy Infrastructure Fund

Description

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: KYN) announced today that the Company has entered into a merger agreement with Fiduciary/Claymore Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE: FMO). Pursuant to this agreement, FMO will be acquired by KYN, with FMO’s shareholders being issued shares of KYN common stock in exchange for their shares of FMO common stock (as described below). The merger is expected to qualify as a tax-free reorganization for federal income tax purposes, and as a result, the transaction is not expected to be taxable to KYN’s stockholders or FMO’s shareholders.

Company Information

Company

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund

About

Closed-end fund offering diversified exposure to North American energy infrastructure through midstream, utilities & renewable infrastructure investments

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