Bear StateFinancial Inc. filed a shelf registration statement on Form S-3 forthe sale of up to $50 million of various securities from time to time.

The filing covers the sale of common stock, preferred stock,depositary shares, debt securities, purchase contacts, units, warrants andrights.

The company plans to use the net proceeds for generalcorporate purposes, which may include, investments at the holding companylevel, providing capital to support growth and working capital needs, andacquisitions or other business combinations.