Avista (AVA) SVP gifts 3,210 shares, retains 41,578 after transfer

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avista Corp Senior Vice President Jason R. Thackston reported a bona fide gift of 3,210 shares of Avista Common Stock to Whitworth University. The Form 4 shows this non-market transfer on Common Stock and indicates he continues to hold 41,578 shares directly after the gift.

Insider Trade Summary

3,210 shares gifted

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Thackston Jason R

Role Senior Vice President

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	3,210	$41.16	$132K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 41,578 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Shares gifted: 3,210 shares Implied gift value per share: $41.16 per share Shares held after transaction: 41,578 shares +1 more

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Shares gifted 3,210 shares Bona fide gift of Avista Common Stock

Implied gift value per share $41.16 per share Price per share reported for gifted Common Stock

Shares held after transaction 41,578 shares Direct ownership following the gift

Transaction date May 14, 2026 Date of reported gift transaction

Key Terms

bona fide gift, Common Stock, Form 4, Whitworth University

4 terms

bona fide gift financial

"transaction_code_description: "Bona fide gift""

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

Common Stock financial

"security_title: "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 financial

"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"

Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.

Whitworth University other

"3,210 shares of AVA Common stock gifted to Whitworth University"

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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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^*

Thackston Jason R

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/14/2026

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	05/14/2026		G		3,210(1)	D	$41.16	41,578	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. 3,210 shares of AVA Common stock gifted to Whitworth University

	/s/Jason R. Thackston	05/14/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did Avista (AVA) report for Jason R. Thackston?

Avista Senior Vice President Jason R. Thackston reported a bona fide gift of 3,210 shares of Common Stock. This was a non-market transfer classified as a gift, not a purchase or sale, under SEC Form 4 disclosure rules.

Who received the gifted Avista (AVA) shares from Jason R. Thackston?

The 3,210 Avista Common Stock shares were gifted to Whitworth University. The filing’s footnote specifies this charitable recipient, clarifying that the transaction was a bona fide gift rather than a sale to another investor or market participant.

How many Avista (AVA) shares does Jason R. Thackston hold after the gift?

After gifting 3,210 shares, Jason R. Thackston is reported as directly holding 41,578 Avista Common Stock shares. This post-transaction figure comes from the Form 4’s “shares following transaction” disclosure for his direct ownership position.

Was the Avista (AVA) insider transaction a buy or sell in the market?

The transaction was not a market buy or sell; it was a bona fide gift. The Form 4 uses transaction code G and describes the action as a gift transfer, meaning no open-market trading price decision by the insider.

What transaction code was used for the Avista (AVA) insider gift?

The filing uses transaction code G, which indicates a bona fide gift under SEC Form 4 rules. This code distinguishes the transfer from open-market purchases, sales, tax withholdings, or derivative exercises that might appear in other insider reports.