Regency Centers (REG) filed Tuesday a shelf registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for the potential sale of securities from time to time.

The filing covers the sale of common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants and purchase contracts, guarantees of debt securities and units, as well as the sale of unsecured debt securities and warrants for Regency Centers LP.

Net proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment and acquisition of shopping centers, the company said.