Avista (AVA) SVP records open-market sale of 1,593 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avista Corp Senior Vice President Wayne O. Manuel reported an open-market sale of Avista common stock. On May 7, 2026, he sold 1,593 shares of common stock at $40.9772 per share. After this transaction, he directly holds 10,520.9874 shares of Avista common stock.

Insider Trade Summary

Net Seller: 1,593 shares ($65,277)

Net Sell 1 txn

Insider Manuel Wayne O

Role Senior Vice President

Sold 1,593 shs ($65K)

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Sale	Common Stock	1,593	$40.9772	$65K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 10,520.987 shares (Direct, null)

Footnotes (1)

Key Figures

Shares sold: 1,593 shares Sale price per share: $40.9772 per share Shares held after transaction: 10,520.9874 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Shares sold 1,593 shares Open-market sale of Avista common stock on May 7, 2026

Sale price per share $40.9772 per share Price for the 1,593 common shares sold

Shares held after transaction 10,520.9874 shares Direct Avista common stock ownership following the sale

Net buy/sell shares -1,593 shares Transaction summary net buy/sell direction reported as net-sell

Key Terms

open-market sale, Common Stock, Form 4, Senior Vice President

4 terms

open-market sale financial

"transaction_action": "open-market sale""

An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.

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 regulatory

"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.

Senior Vice President financial

"officer_title": "Senior Vice President""

A senior vice president is a high-ranking executive within a company who oversees large parts of the organization and helps shape its overall strategy. They are often just below top leadership, making important decisions that can impact the company's success. For investors, this role indicates a person with significant responsibility and influence, which can affect the company's stability and growth prospects.

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^*

Manuel Wayne O

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1411 E MISSION

(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)
05/07/2026

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	05/07/2026		S		1,593	D	$40.9772	10,520.9874	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:

	/s/Wayne O. Manuel	05/07/2026
	** 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 Wayne O. Manuel?

Avista reported that Senior Vice President Wayne O. Manuel executed an open-market sale of common stock. He sold 1,593 shares of Avista common stock at $40.9772 per share and continues to hold 10,520.9874 shares directly after the transaction.

How many Avista (AVA) shares did Wayne O. Manuel sell and at what price?

Wayne O. Manuel sold 1,593 shares of Avista common stock. The reported sale price was $40.9772 per share in an open-market transaction, according to the Form 4 insider trading report filed for this transaction.

How many Avista (AVA) shares does Wayne O. Manuel hold after this Form 4 sale?

Following the reported sale, Wayne O. Manuel directly holds 10,520.9874 shares of Avista common stock. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 and reflects his remaining direct ownership after selling 1,593 shares.

What type of transaction was reported in the Avista (AVA) Form 4 for Wayne O. Manuel?

The Form 4 reports an open-market sale of Avista common stock by Wayne O. Manuel. The transaction code is “S,” indicating a sale in open market or private transaction, covering 1,593 shares at a price of $40.9772 per share.

Does the Avista (AVA) Form 4 show any derivative securities for Wayne O. Manuel?

The Form 4 summary indicates no derivative transactions for Wayne O. Manuel in this filing. The derivative summary is empty, showing that only a single non-derivative common stock sale was reported for this transaction date.