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 11, 2023     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 2023 Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Avista Corp. was held on May 11, 2023. Four proposals were submitted to shareholders as disclosed in Avista Corp.'s Definitive Proxy Statement filed on March 28, 2023, of which all four were approved. There were 75,284,897 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of March 10, 2023, the record date, with 68,120,835 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 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, and until their successors are elected. Director   For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes Julie A. Bentz   62,421,027   324,903   182,609   5,192,296 Donald C. Burke   61,185,948   1,544,429   198,162   5,192,296 Kevin B. Jacobsen   62,441,406   289,933   197,200   5,192,296 Rebecca A. Klein   61,932,002   810,729   185,808   5,192,296 Sena M. Kwawu   62,336,920   362,028   229,591   5,192,296 Scott H. Maw   61,370,281   1,362,218   196,040   5,192,296 Scott L. Morris   57,914,424   4,858,623   155,492   5,192,296 Jeffry L. Philipps   62,380,702   347,784   200,053   5,192,296 Heidi B. Stanley   58,362,809   4,372,487   191,243   5,192,296 Dennis P. Vermillion   62,322,569   446,838   159,132   5,192,296 Janet D. Widmann   61,846,334   890,748   191,457   5,192,296 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 2023. For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes 66,223,107   1,749,400   148,328   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: Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation. For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes 60,982,013   1,594,335   352,191   5,192,296 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.   Proposal 4: Advisory (non-binding) vote to conduct an advisory vote on executive compensation every year. For   Against   Abstain   Broker Non-Votes 61,758,193   888,902   281,444   5,192,296 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 16, 2023 By: /s/ Gregory C. Hesler       Gregory C. Hesler Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Ethics/Compliance Officer