Director Maw receives Avista (NYSE: AVA) stock award as annual retainer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Maw Scott Harlan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AVISTA CORP director Scott Harlan Maw received an equity award of 3,538 shares of common stock as part of his director compensation and annual retainer. The award was priced at $40.98 per share, using the company’s closing share price on May 7, 2026.

Following this compensation grant, Maw directly holds a total of 33,385 AVISTA CORP common shares. This is a routine, non‑market transaction reflecting stock-based compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Maw Scott Harlan

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,538	$40.98	$145K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,385 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

1. Shares issued as an award of stock for Director Compensation. The price per share is the closing price on May 7, 2026. Shares issued as part of the Directors annual retainer.

Key Figures

Stock award: 3,538 shares Award price per share: $40.98 per share Holdings after transaction: 33,385 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Stock award 3,538 shares Common stock grant for director compensation and annual retainer

Award price per share $40.98 per share Closing price on May 7, 2026 used for the grant

Holdings after transaction 33,385 shares Total AVISTA CORP common shares held directly by Maw after grant

Transaction code A Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock

Transaction date May 8, 2026 Date of reported non-derivative stock award

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Director Compensation, annual retainer, Common Stock

4 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"Transaction code description is "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for the shares."

Director Compensation financial

"Shares issued as an award of stock for Director Compensation."

annual retainer financial

"Shares issued as part of the Directors annual retainer."

Common Stock financial

"The reported security title for this transaction is Common Stock."

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

Form 4 Insider Transactions: What Each Field Means →

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Maw Scott Harlan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1411 E. MISSION AVENUE

(Street)

SPOKANE WASHINGTON 99202

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
AVISTA CORP [ AVA ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/08/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	05/08/2026		A(1)		3,538(2)	A	$40.98(1)	33,385	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Shares issued as an award of stock for Director Compensation. The price per share is the closing price on May 7, 2026.

2. Shares issued as part of the Directors annual retainer.

	/s/Scott H. Maw	05/11/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did AVA director Scott Harlan Maw report in this Form 4 filing?

Director Scott Harlan Maw reported receiving 3,538 shares of AVISTA CORP common stock as a stock award. The shares were granted as director compensation and as part of his annual retainer, increasing his direct holdings to 33,385 shares after the transaction.

Was the AVA Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a stock award?

The AVA Form 4 shows a stock award, not an open‑market purchase. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, with shares issued for director compensation and the annual retainer, based on the company’s May 7, 2026 closing share price of $40.98.

How many AVISTA CORP (AVA) shares did Scott Harlan Maw receive?

Scott Harlan Maw received 3,538 AVISTA CORP common shares. These shares were issued as part of his director compensation and annual retainer, according to the Form 4 disclosure, and brought his direct holdings to a total of 33,385 common shares afterward.

What price was used for the AVA director stock award to Scott Harlan Maw?

The stock award to Scott Harlan Maw used a price of $40.98 per AVISTA CORP share. Footnotes explain this price reflects the company’s closing share price on May 7, 2026, the date used to determine the value of the director compensation grant.

How many AVA shares does Scott Harlan Maw own after this Form 4 transaction?

After the reported transaction, Scott Harlan Maw directly owns 33,385 AVISTA CORP common shares. This total includes the 3,538 shares awarded as director compensation and annual retainer, as disclosed in the Form 4 insider trading report filed with regulators.

What is the significance of transaction code "A" in the AVA Form 4?

Transaction code "A" in the AVA Form 4 indicates a grant, award, or other acquisition of shares. In this case, it reflects stock issued to director Scott Harlan Maw for compensation and his annual retainer, rather than an open‑market trade or discretionary purchase.