Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. and unit Sinclair Television Group Inc. filed an automatic shelf registration statement March 28 for the sale of an unspecified amount of securities from time to time.

The filing covers the sale of debt securities, preferred stock, depositary shares, class A common stock and warrants.

The company intends to use the net proceeds for repayment of debt, acquisitions, CapEx, redemption or repurchase of any preferred stock or debt outstanding, and for working capital and general corporate purposes.