Marriott Intl files $300 mln shelf offer

Reuters Story - January 14, 2000 17:01
WASHINGTON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Hotel conglomerate Marriott International Inc. filed on Friday to sell up to $300 million in debt securities and common and preferred stock from time to time.

Combined with $200 million in previously registered but unsold securities, the offering is worth up to $500 million, the company said in a shelf registration filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A shelf registration gives Marriott advance SEC approval to sell securities, allowing the company flexibility in the amount and timing of an offering.

Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, which may include debt repayment, working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and stock repurchases.

Marriott shares were trading down 5/16 to 32-11/16 in late New York Stock Exchange activity

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