Interline files to sell up to $350M in stock, debt

Interline files shelf registration to sell up to $350 million of equity, debt, securities

• On 7:36 pm EDT, Monday October 5, 2009

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Interline Brands Inc. said Monday that it filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission that would allow it sell up to $350 million worth of equity, debt and other securities.

Interline, which distributes building repair and maintenance products, said proceeds from a related offering might be used as working capital or put toward capital expenditures and general corporate purposes.

Shares rose 20 cents to close earlier at $15.74.