** Meme stock GameStop GME.N down 4% premarket to $26.12 after mixed shelf filing

** Grapevine, Texas-based videogame retailer said it may sell a combination of securities, including common and preferred stock and debt for an undisclosed amount, per the filing

** It plans to use net proceeds from any sales for general corp purposes, "including making investments in a manner consistent with our investment policy and potential acquisitions"

** Co has ~447.7 shares outstanding for roughly $12 bln market cap through Thurs close

** On Sept 9, GME reported 22% y/y jump in Q2 total rev, driven by strong sales in its hardware and collectibles segment as it faces stiff competition from larger retailers and e-commerce platforms

** In Mar, its board approved addition of bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset, mimicking the playbook of Strategy MSTR.O

** Through Thurs close, GME shares have climbed ~15% since Q2 report, leaving them down 13% YTD

(Lance Tupper is a Reuters market analyst. The views expressed are his own)

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