American Honda Finance Corp. filed an automatic shelf registration statement for an offering of debt securities from time to time.

The company said it may sell the securities on a continuous or delayed basis, through its agents, dealers or underwriters. It said the debt securities that will be issued will constitute its unsecured unsubordinated obligations.

American Honda Finance intends to use net proceeds to repay debt, to acquire retail loans or retail leases, to provide wholesale flooring and commercial loans or for other general corporate purposes.