# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000104918
**File Stem:** 0001193125-23-082136
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 7520
**Document Hash:** 55eee64ed7eb397efe2a9d3b3eeb9114
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001193125-23-082136.hdr.sgml**: 20230328

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001193125-23-082136

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: DEFA14A

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 7

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230328

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230328

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** AVISTA CORP
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000104918
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** ELECTRIC & OTHER SERVICES COMBINED [4931]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 910462470
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** WA
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** DEFA14A
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 001-03701
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769521

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1411 E MISSION AVE
- **CITY:** SPOKANE
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 99202
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5094890500

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 1411 EAST MISSION
- **CITY:** SPOKANE
- **STATE:** WA
- **ZIP:** 99202

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** WASHINGTON WATER POWER CO
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**UNITED STATES** 

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION** 

**Washington, D.C. 20549** 

**SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION** 

**Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934** 

**(Amendment No.)** 

Filed by the Registrant ☒

Filed by a Party other than the Registrant ☐

Check the appropriate box:

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|  ☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement<br>☐ **Confidential, for Use of the Commission Only**<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; **(as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))**<br>|
|  ☐ Definitive Proxy Statement |
|  ☒ Definitive Additional Materials |
|  ☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12 |

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**AVISTA CORPORATION** 

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(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)<br>

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(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)

Payment of Filing Fee (Check all boxes that apply):

☒ No fee required

☐ Fee paid previously with preliminary materials

☐ Fee computed on table in exhibit required by Item 25(b) per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11

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| <br>![LOGO](g407740dsp2a.jpg) <br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AVISTA CORP.<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;P.O. BOX 3727<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SPOKANE, WA 99220-3727<br>| ![LOGO](g407740dsp2.jpg) |

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You invested in AVISTA CORP. and it's time to vote!

You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. **This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy material for the shareholder meeting to be held on May 11, 2023.**

Get informed before you vote

View the Notice & Proxy Statement, 10K Wrap online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to April 27, 2023. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future shareholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy.

![LOGO](g407740dsp2b.jpg)

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| &nbsp;&nbsp; **Smartphone users**<br>| ![LOGO](g407740dsp2c.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> May 11, 2023<br> 8:15 AM PDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Point your camera here and | ![LOGO](g407740dsp2c.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> May 11, 2023<br> 8:15 AM PDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;vote without entering a | ![LOGO](g407740dsp2c.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> May 11, 2023<br> 8:15 AM PDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;control number | ![LOGO](g407740dsp2c.jpg)  | **Vote Virtually at the Meeting\***<br> May 11, 2023<br> 8:15 AM PDT |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ![LOGO](g407740page002.jpg)  | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Virtually at:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVA2023 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Virtually at:<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/AVA2023 |

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\* Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**Vote at www.ProxyVote.com** 

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&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;**THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT** 

This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the

upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on

the reverse side to vote these important matters.

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| **Voting Items** | **Voting Items** | **Board Recommends** | **Board Recommends** |
| 1. | Election of Directors |  |  |
|  | **Nominees:** |  |  |
| 1a. | Julie A. Bentz | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1b. | Donald C. Burke | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1c. | Kevin B. Jacobsen | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1d. | Rebecca A. Klein | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1e. | Sena M. Kwawu | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1f. | Scott H. Maw | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1g. | Scott L. Morris | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1h. | Jeffry L. Philipps | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1i. | Heidi B. Stanley | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1j. | Dennis P. Vermillion | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| 1k. | Janet D. Widmann | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| <br> 2. | Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2023. | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| <br> 3. | Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation. | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| <br> 4. | Advisory (non-binding) vote to conduct an advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation every year. | ![LOGO](g407740dsp3.jpg) | **For** |
| &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** The proxies will have discretionary authority to transact such other business as may come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. | &nbsp;&nbsp; **NOTE:** The proxies will have discretionary authority to transact such other business as may come before the meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. |  |  |

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