Avista (NYSE: AVA) CFO receives 2026 stock and performance awards

Q: What insider transactions did Avista (AVA) disclose for Kevin J. Christie?

Avista disclosed that SVP, CFO & Treasurer Kevin J. Christie received 5,342 restricted common shares and a 2026 performance share grant of 12,468 units on February 9, 2026 , as part of his equity-based compensation awards.

Q: What are the terms of the restricted stock granted to Avista (AVA) CFO?

The 5,342 restricted shares granted to the Avista CFO vest in thirds over three years . One-third vests each year, and the vested amount is paid in Avista common stock at the end of each year during the three-year vesting period.

Q: How do the 2026 performance shares for Avista (AVA) CFO work?

The 12,468 performance shares have no fixed conversion price . They are awarded only if specified performance measures are met over a three-year performance cycle , with shares issued at the end of that cycle if the goals are achieved.

Q: Are the Avista (AVA) CFO’s 401(k) holdings included in this Form 4?

Yes. The filing notes 3,588.21 shares as indirectly owned, labeled as “Estimated Shares held in 401(k) Plan.” These are categorized as indirect ownership, separate from his 44,184 directly held common shares and the performance share grant.

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Avista Corp reported that its SVP, CFO & Treasurer, Kevin J. Christie, received new equity awards. On February 9, 2026, he was granted 5,342 restricted common shares at $40.99 per share, bringing his directly held common stock to 44,184 shares.

He also received a 2026 performance share grant of 12,468 units, tied to a three-year performance cycle, with shares issued only if performance measures are met. In addition, 3,588.21 shares are held indirectly in a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider Christie Kevin J

Role SVP, CFO & Treasurer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Performance Shares Grant - 2026	12,468	$40.99	$511K
Grant/Award	Common Stock - Restricted Shares Grant 2026	5,342	$40.99	$219K
holding	Estimated Shares held in 401(k)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Performance Shares Grant - 2026 — 12,468 shares (Direct); Common Stock - Restricted Shares Grant 2026 — 44,184 shares (Direct); Estimated Shares held in 401(k) — 3,588.21 shares (Indirect, Shares held in 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

Restricted Shares vest 1/3 each year over a 3-year period and are payable in Avista Corp. Common Stock at the end of each year in the 3-year period. No conversion price. Shares awarded if performance measure is met. Each performance cycle is 3 years in length. Shares will be issued at the end of each 3-year cycle if performance measure is met.

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02/10/2026 - 04:40 PM

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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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Christie Kevin J

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

1411 E MISSION AVE

(Street)

SPOKANE

99202

(City)

(State)

(Zip)

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

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

	Director	10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)	Other (specify below)
	SVP, CFO & Treasurer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/09/2026

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

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

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

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)
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price		6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Common Stock - Restricted Shares Grant 2026	02/09/2026		A		5,342⁽¹⁾	A	$40.99	44,184	D
Estimated Shares held in 401(k)								3,588.21	I	Shares held in 401(k) Plan

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)
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)	Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares	8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)		10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Performance Shares Grant - 2026	⁽²⁾	02/09/2026		A		12,468		⁽³⁾	⁽³⁾	Common Stock	12,468	$40.99	12,468	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted Shares vest 1/3 each year over a 3-year period and are payable in Avista Corp. Common Stock at the end of each year in the 3-year period.

2. No conversion price. Shares awarded if performance measure is met.

3. Each performance cycle is 3 years in length. Shares will be issued at the end of each 3-year cycle if performance measure is met.

	/s/Kevin J. Christie	02/10/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Avista (AVA) disclose for Kevin J. Christie?

Avista disclosed that SVP, CFO & Treasurer Kevin J. Christie received 5,342 restricted common shares and a 2026 performance share grant of 12,468 units on February 9, 2026, as part of his equity-based compensation awards.

How many Avista (AVA) common shares does the CFO own after this Form 4?

After the reported grant, Kevin J. Christie beneficially owns 44,184 shares of Avista common stock directly. He also has 3,588.21 shares held indirectly through a 401(k) plan, in addition to 12,468 performance share units tied to future performance.

What are the terms of the restricted stock granted to Avista (AVA) CFO?

The 5,342 restricted shares granted to the Avista CFO vest in thirds over three years. One-third vests each year, and the vested amount is paid in Avista common stock at the end of each year during the three-year vesting period.

How do the 2026 performance shares for Avista (AVA) CFO work?

The 12,468 performance shares have no fixed conversion price. They are awarded only if specified performance measures are met over a three-year performance cycle, with shares issued at the end of that cycle if the goals are achieved.

Are the Avista (AVA) CFO’s 401(k) holdings included in this Form 4?

Yes. The filing notes 3,588.21 shares as indirectly owned, labeled as “Estimated Shares held in 401(k) Plan.” These are categorized as indirect ownership, separate from his 44,184 directly held common shares and the performance share grant.