Evergy Inc. filed an automatic shelf registration for the potential sale of up to $57.4 million worth of common stock through its dividend reinvestment and direct stock purchase plan.

The Sept. 6 filing covers the sale of 1 million common shares at a proposed maximum offering price of $57.36 per share.

Evergy said if it issues the shares under the plan, the net proceeds will be added to its general funds and used for general corporate purposes.