Avista Corp. Raises $160M in Private Bond Placement; Shareholder Proposal to Lower Voting Threshold Fails

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Avista Corp. completed a $160 million private placement of first mortgage bonds for refinancing and capital expenditures, while shareholders rejected a proposal to lower supermajority voting requirements.

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• Secured $160 Million in Debt Financing

  Avista Corp. issued $90 million of 4.77% first mortgage bonds due 2029 and $70 million of 6.10% first mortgage bonds due 2056 in a private placement on May 14, 2026.

• Additional $70 Million Expected

  The company anticipates issuing an additional $70 million of 6.10% first mortgage bonds under the same agreement in August 2026.

• Proceeds for Refinancing and Capital Expenditures

  The net proceeds from the bond sales will be used to refinance existing indebtedness and fund utility capital expenditures.

• Shareholder Proposal to Lower Voting Threshold Rejected

  At the annual meeting on May 14, 2026, shareholders did not approve a proposal to reduce the approval requirement for specified matters from 80% to a majority of outstanding shares.

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Avista Corp. successfully secured $160 million through a private placement of first mortgage bonds, with an additional $70 million expected in August 2026. This debt financing, earmarked for refinancing existing debt and funding utility capital expenditures, is a significant capital event for the company, bolstering its financial stability for ongoing operations. Separately, shareholders rejected a proposal to reduce the approval requirement for certain corporate matters from 80% to a simple majority, indicating a preference for maintaining higher shareholder control over significant corporate decisions.