AVISTA CORP — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2025

Mar 26, 2025

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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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 08, 2025.

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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.

Voting Items — 1.	Election of Directors	Board Recommends
	Nominees:
1a.	Julie A. Bentz	●	For
1b.	Donald C. Burke	●	For
1c.	Kevin B. Jacobsen	●	For
1d.	Rebecca A. Klein	●	For
1e.	Sena M. Kwawu	●	For
1f.	Scott H. Maw	●	For
1g.	Scott L. Morris	●	For
1h.	Jeffry L. Philipps	●	For
1i.	Heather L. Rosentrater	●	For
1j.	Heidi B. Stanley	●	For
1k.	Janet D. Widmann	●	For
2.	Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for
2025.	●	For
3.	Approve the amendment and restatement of the Company’s long-term incentive plan, including an increase in available shares.	●	For
4.	Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.	●	For
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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