Shareholder Vote

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549   FORM 8-K   CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 08, 2025     AVISTA CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)     Washington 001-03701 91-0462470 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)           1411 East Mission Avenue   Spokane , Washington   99202-2600 (Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)   Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: 509 489-0500     (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)   Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock   AVA   The New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐   Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. The 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Avista Corporation (Avista Corp.) was held on May 8, 2025. Four proposals were submitted to shareholders as disclosed in Avista Corp.'s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 26, 2025, of which all four were approved. There were 80,289,267 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 7, 2025, the record date, with 72,406,352 shares represented at said meeting. The proposals and the results of the voting are as follows: Proposal 1: Election of eleven directors, for one-year terms expiring at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their successors are elected. Director   For     Against     Abstain     Broker Non-Votes   Julie A. Bentz     66,324,726       217,741       131,485       5,732,400   Donald C. Burke     61,298,737       5,232,025       143,190       5,732,400   Kevin B. Jacobsen     66,175,946       356,222       141,784       5,732,400   Rebecca A. Klein     64,991,796       1,543,032       139,124       5,732,400   Sena M. Kwawu     66,291,273       248,242       134,437       5,732,400   Scott H. Maw     65,410,299       1,120,202       143,451       5,732,400   Scott L. Morris     61,948,278       4,593,325       132,349       5,732,400   Jeffry L. Philipps     66,143,059       381,984       148,909       5,732,400   Heather L. Rosentrater     65,863,333       670,487       140,132       5,732,400   Heidi B. Stanley     61,490,698       5,036,560       146,694       5,732,400   Janet D. Widmann     65,226,301       1,305,137       142,514       5,732,400   All directors were elected since the number of votes cast “for” each nominee exceeded the number of votes “against.” Abstentions and broker non-votes had no effect on the election.   Proposal 2: Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for 2025. For     Against     Abstain     Broker Non-Votes   69,988,747       2,279,708       137,897     N/A This proposal was approved as the number of votes cast “for” exceeded the number of votes “against.” Abstentions had no effect on the outcome.   Proposal 3: Amendment and restatement of the Company's Long Term Incentive Plan, including an increase in the number of shares available. For     Against     Abstain     Broker Non-Votes     63,625,755       2,825,819       222,378       5,732,400   This proposal was approved as the number of votes cast “for” exceeded the number of votes “against.” Abstentions had no effect on the outcome.   Proposal 4: Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation. For     Against     Abstain     Broker Non-Votes     64,327,516       2,037,912       308,524       5,732,400   This advisory (non-binding) resolution was approved as the number of votes cast “for” exceeded the number of votes “against.” Abstentions and broker non-votes had no effect on the outcome. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.       Avista Corporation       (Registrant)         Date: May 13, 2025 By: /s/ Gregory C. Hesler       Gregory C. Hesler Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer