Avista (AVA) retired VP reports Executive Deferral Plan share withdrawal

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Avista Corp insider David J. Meyer, listed as “VP - Retired,” reported an internal adjustment tied to his Executive Deferral Plan. A trustee processed a retirement withdrawal of 46.19 shares held in the plan at a reference value of $41.41 per share, described as a monthly payout rather than a market trade. After this activity, indirect holdings in the Executive Deferral Plan total 2,662.96 shares, direct ownership of Avista common stock is 5,103.99 shares, and an estimated 7.11 shares are held indirectly in a 401(k) plan.

Insider Trade Summary

3 transactions reported

Mixed 3 txns

Insider MEYER DAVID J

Role Insider

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Other	Shares Held in Executive Deferral Plan	46.19	$41.41	$2K
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--
holding	Estimated Shares held in 401(k)	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Shares Held in Executive Deferral Plan — 2,662.96 shares (Indirect, Shares Held by Trustee); Common Stock — 5,103.99 shares (Direct); Estimated Shares held in 401(k) — 7.11 shares (Indirect, Shares held in 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Deferral plan withdrawal: 46.19 shares Reference share value: $41.41 per share Indirect deferral plan holdings: 2,662.96 shares +2 more

5 metrics

Deferral plan withdrawal 46.19 shares Retirement withdrawal from Executive Deferral Plan, monthly payout

Reference share value $41.41 per share Value used for Executive Deferral Plan withdrawal

Indirect deferral plan holdings 2,662.96 shares Shares held by trustee after transaction

Direct common stock holdings 5,103.99 shares Avista common stock held directly after transaction

Estimated 401(k) holdings 7.11 shares Estimated Avista shares in 401(k) plan

Key Terms

Executive Deferral Plan, 401(k) Plan, indirect ownership, Form 4

4 terms

Executive Deferral Plan financial

"Retirement withdrawal from Executive Deferral Plan - monthly payout"

401(k) Plan financial

"Estimated Shares held in 401(k) Plan"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

indirect ownership financial

"direct_or_indirect: "I" and nature_of_ownership: "Shares Held by Trustee""

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.

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

OMB APPROVAL

OMB Number:			3235-0287
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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^*

MEYER DAVID J

(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)

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

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
04/15/2026

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
Shares Held in Executive Deferral Plan	04/15/2026		J(1)		46.19(1)	D	$41.41	2,662.96	I	Shares Held by Trustee
Common Stock								5,103.99	D
Estimated Shares held in 401(k)								7.11	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)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Retirement withdrawal from Executive Deferral Plan - monthly payout

	/s/David J. Meyer	04/16/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did Avista (AVA) insider David J. Meyer report in this Form 4?

David J. Meyer reported a retirement withdrawal of 46.19 shares from an Executive Deferral Plan, processed by a trustee. The filing characterizes this as a monthly payout, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

Was the Avista (AVA) Form 4 transaction a stock buy or sell?

The Form 4 describes the event as an “other” transaction under code J, reflecting a retirement withdrawal from an Executive Deferral Plan. It is presented as an internal plan payout, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.

How many Avista (AVA) shares were involved in Meyer’s deferral plan withdrawal?

The filing shows 46.19 shares moved from the Executive Deferral Plan at a reference value of $41.41 per share. This reflects a monthly retirement withdrawal rather than a traditional buy or sell order in the market.

What are David J. Meyer’s Avista (AVA) share holdings after the reported transactions?

After the reported activity, Meyer holds 5,103.99 Avista common shares directly, 2,662.96 shares indirectly via an Executive Deferral Plan, and approximately 7.11 shares indirectly through a 401(k) plan, according to the Form 4 figures.

What does the Executive Deferral Plan note mean in the Avista (AVA) Form 4?

A footnote explains the transaction as a retirement withdrawal from the Executive Deferral Plan, paid out on a monthly basis. Shares are held by a trustee, indicating an internal plan distribution instead of a discretionary market trade.

How is Meyer’s indirect ownership in Avista (AVA) structured in this filing?

Indirect ownership includes 2,662.96 shares held by a trustee in an Executive Deferral Plan and about 7.11 shares in a 401(k) plan. These positions complement his direct holding of 5,103.99 Avista common shares.