Empire District files $400 mln mixed shelf offering

WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Reuters) - Empire District Electric Co (EDE.N) said on Friday it may periodically sell up to $400 million in unsecured debt securities, first mortgage bonds, common and preferred stock, among other securities.

Under a shelf registration filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, a company may sell securities in one or more separate offerings with the size, price and terms to be determined at the time of sale. (Reporting by John Poirier; Editing by Tim Dobbyn)