UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM
CURRENT REPORT
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Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
The information in item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific referencing in such filing.
On May 3, 2023, Avista Corporation (Avista Corp.) will issue a press release reporting 2023 earnings for the first quarter. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Section 5 – Corporate Governance and Management
Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 1, 2023, Mark Thies, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, announced to the Company's board of directors that he will retire, effective October 1, 2023. Following the announcement, the Company's board of directors appointed Kevin Christie as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Senior Vice President Regulatory Affairs, effective May 11, 2023. Mr. Thies will continue to serve as Executive Vice President until his retirement date.
Mr. Christie's 2022 compensation and interests in compensation plans are disclosed in the proxy statement filed on March 28, 2023. Mr. Christie's compensation and other employment agreements as Chief Financial Officer of Avista Corp. will be determined at a later date.
For further details, please refer to the press release filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this current report which is incorporated herein by reference.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press release dated May 3, 2023, which is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02. |
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Press release dated May 3, 2023, which is being filed pursuant to Item 5.02. |
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL with applicable taxonomy extension information contained in Exhibits 101.) |
Neither the filing or furnishing of any press release as an exhibit to this Current Report nor the inclusion in such press releases of a reference to Avista Corp.'s internet website shall, under any circumstances, be deemed to incorporate the information available at such website into this Current Report. The information available at Avista Corp.'s internet website is not part of this Current Report or any other report furnished or filed by Avista Corp. with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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.
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AVISTA CORPORATION |
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May 2, 2023 |
/s/ Mark T. Thies |
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Executive Vice President, |