Apple Inc.filed an automatic shelf registration statement April 28 for the sale of debt securitiesfrom time to time in one or more offerings.

The company may offer debt securities to or through underwriters,dealers and agents or directly to purchasers on a delayed or continuous basis.

The company plans to use the net proceeds for general corporatepurposes, including funding for working capital, dividend payment, capital expenditures,stock repurchases, repayment of debt and acquisitions.