Avista Corp. Board Increases Common Stock Dividend

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Avista Corp. (NYSE: AVA) has announced a quarterly dividend increase to $0.46 per share, marking a 4.5% rise, which equates to an annualized dividend of $1.84. This dividend is set to be payable on March 15, 2023, to shareholders of record as of February 17, 2023. This marks the twenty-first consecutive year of dividend increases, reflecting the board's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. The declaration of dividends is determined by the board, considering various financial and economic factors.

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• Quarterly dividend increased to $0.46 per share, a 4.5% rise
• Annualized dividend now at $1.84, rewarding shareholders
• 21st consecutive year of dividend increases, showing commitment to shareholder value

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SPOKANE, Wash., Feb. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avista Corp.’s (NYSE: AVA) board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share on the company’s common stock, an increase of $0.02 per share (4.5 percent), yielding an annualized dividend of $1.84. The common stock dividend is payable March 15, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Feb. 17, 2023.

“The dividend increase approved by the board of directors marks the twenty-first consecutive year the board has raised the dividend for our shareholders. I believe it demonstrates the board’s commitment to maximizing shareholder value,” said Avista President and Chief Executive Officer Dennis Vermillion.

The declaration of dividends is at the sole discretion of the board of directors. The board considers the level of dividends on a regular basis, taking into account numerous factors, including financial results, business strategies, and economic and competitive conditions.

About Avista Corp.

Avista Corp. is an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. Avista Utilities is the operating division that provides electric service to 409,000 customers and natural gas to 374,000 customers. Its service territory covers 30,000 square miles in eastern Washington, northern Idaho and parts of southern and eastern Oregon, with a population of 1.7 million. Alaska Energy and Resources Company is an Avista subsidiary that provides retail electric service in the city and borough of Juneau, Alaska, through its subsidiary Alaska Electric Light and Power Company. Avista stock is traded under the ticker symbol "AVA." For more information about Avista, please visit www.avistacorp.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding the company’s current expectations. Forward-looking statements are all statements other than historical facts. Such statements speak only as of the date of the news release and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations. These risks and uncertainties include, in addition to those discussed herein, all of the factors discussed in the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended Sept. 30, 2022.

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FAQ

What is the new dividend amount for Avista Corp (AVA)?

The new quarterly dividend for Avista Corp is $0.46 per share.

When will the dividend for Avista Corp (AVA) be paid?

The dividend will be payable on March 15, 2023.

What is the record date for the Avista Corp (AVA) dividend?

The record date for the dividend is February 17, 2023.

How many consecutive years has Avista Corp (AVA) increased its dividend?

Avista Corp has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years.

What is the annualized dividend amount for Avista Corp (AVA)?

The annualized dividend amount is $1.84.