Avista chair receives 44-share stock grant

Chairman Scott L. Morris received a small stock award as part of AVISTA CORP director compensation, increasing his direct holdings modestly.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

AVISTA CORP (symbol: AVA) is the issuer of record for a Form 4 filing submitted to the SEC. MORRIS SCOTT L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

AVISTA CORP (AVA) director and Chairman of the Board Scott L. Morris received an award of 44 shares of Common Stock on September 1, 2026 as part of his director compensation and annual retainer. The award was valued using the $37.16 closing price on August 31, 2026, bringing his directly held stake to 109,378 shares. This was a compensation-related share grant, not an open-market purchase, and no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 44 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider MORRIS SCOTT L

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock F1, F2	44	$37.16	$2K

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 109,378 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (2)

1. F1. Shares issued as an award of stock for Director Compensation. The price per share is the closing price on August 31, 2026.
2. F2. Shares issued as part of the Directors annual retainer.

Key Figures

Shares awarded: 44 shares Valuation price per share: $37.16 per share Direct holdings after award: 109,378 shares

3 metrics

Shares awarded 44 shares Director stock award to Scott L. Morris on September 1, 2026

Valuation price per share $37.16 per share Closing price on August 31, 2026 used to value the award

Direct holdings after award 109,378 shares Scott L. Morris’ directly held AVISTA CORP Common Stock after the award

Key Terms

Director Compensation, annual retainer, Common Stock

3 terms

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

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

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.

FAQ

What insider transaction did AVA report for Scott L. Morris on September 1, 2026?

AVISTA CORP reported that Scott L. Morris received an award of 44 shares of Common Stock on September 1, 2026 as part of his director compensation and annual retainer.

At what price was the AVA director stock award valued for Scott L. Morris?

The 44-share award to Scott L. Morris was valued using the $37.16 per share closing price of AVISTA CORP Common Stock on August 31, 2026, according to the compensation footnote.

How many AVA shares does Scott L. Morris hold after this director award?

After the September 1, 2026 award, Scott L. Morris directly holds 109,378 shares of AVISTA CORP Common Stock, as reported in the filing.

Was the September 1, 2026 AVA director stock award made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?

No. The filing indicates no Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported in connection with the September 1, 2026 stock award to Scott L. Morris.

Is the AVA insider transaction for Scott L. Morris a market purchase or compensation grant?

The reported activity is a compensation-related stock award, not an open-market purchase. The 44 shares were issued as director compensation and as part of the directors’ annual retainer.

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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 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^*

MORRIS SCOTT L

(Last) (First) (Middle)

1411 E MISSION AVE

(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)	X	Other (specify below)
			Chairman of the Board

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
09/01/2026

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	09/01/2026		A(1)		44(2)	A	$37.16(1)	109,378	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 August 31, 2026.

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

	/s/Scott L. Morris	09/02/2026
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