AIG files $5.1 billion universal shelf registration. (Companies).

American International Group Inc. said it filed a universal shelf registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that would allow it to sell as much as $5.1 billion in debt securities, preferred and common stock, and other types of securities.

The filing "is consistent with current market practice of providing maximum flexibility to respond to future financing opportunities," AIG said in a statement. "AIG has no current plans to issue the equity, equity-linked or capital securities included in the registration statement, but intends to continue its customary practice of issuing debt securities from time to time to meet its financing needs and those of certain of its subsidiaries."