BRIEF-Washington Mutual wins interim order restricting stock transfers

Nov 7 (Reuters) - Washington Mutual Inc:

* Says U.S. bankruptcy court enters interim order restricting certain transfers of its stock

* Says final hearing on motion set for November 14

* WaMu says motion applies to 'substantial equityholders' who could become owners of 4.75 percent of common stock, 4.5 percent of perpetual convertible preferred stock, or 4.75 percent of other preferred stock series

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