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Capstone Turbine files shelf registration with SEC to issue up to $150 million in shares


CHATSWORTH, Calif. (AP) -- Capstone Turbine Corp. said Wednesday it filed a shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to sell up to $150 million of its securities from time to time.
The mixed shelf includes common stock, common stock warrants, preferred stock, debt securities, rights to purchase or a combination of securities.

Capstone Turbine Corp., based in Chatsworth, Calif., makes low-emission microturbine systems.

It said it does not plan specific financing, but will use the stock offering for "future financial flexibility."

Capstone reported 173.8 million shares outstanding as of Nov. 30.