Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
March 31 2017 - 4:09PM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. )
Filed by the Registrant ☒
Filed by a Party other than the
Registrant ☐
Check the appropriate box:
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☐ Preliminary Proxy Statement
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Confidential, for Use of the
Commission Only
(as permitted
by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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☐ Definitive Proxy Statement
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☒ Definitive Additional Materials
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☐ Soliciting Material under §240.14a-12
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AVISTA CORPORATION
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(Name of person(s) filing proxy statement, if other than the registrant)
Payment of Filing Fee (Check the appropriate box):
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Fee computed on table below per Exchange Act Rules 14a-6(i)(1) and 0-11.
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(1)
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Title of each class of securities to which the transaction applies:
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Aggregate number of securities to which the transaction applies:
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Per unit price or other underlying value of the transaction computed pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 0-11 (set forth the amount on which the filing fee is calculated and
state how it was determined):
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(4)
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Proposed maximum aggregate value of the transaction:
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Fee paid previously with preliminary materials.
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Check box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a)(2) and identify the filing for which the offsetting fee was paid previously.
Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.
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(1)
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Amount Previously Paid:
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Form, Schedule or Registration Statement No.:
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote ***
Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 11, 2017
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Meeting Information
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AVISTA CORP.
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Meeting Type:
Annual Meeting
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For holders as of:
March 10, 2017
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Date:
May 11, 2017
Time:
8:15 AM PDT
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AVISTA CORP.
P.O. BOX
3727
SPOKANE, WA 99220-3727
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Location:
Avista Main Office Building
1411 E. Mission Avenue
Spokane, WA 99202
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You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the
above named company.
This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these
shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse
side).
We encourage you to access and review all of the important information
contained in the proxy materials before voting.
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See the reverse side of
this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE:
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1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report
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How to View Online:
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Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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How to Request and Receive a PAPER or
E-MAIL
Copy:
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If you want to receive a paper or
e-mail
copy of these documents, you must request one.
There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request:
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1)
BY INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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3)
BY
E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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* If requesting materials by
e-mail,
please send a blank
e-mail
with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this
e-mail
address will NOT be forwarded to your investment
advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 27, 2017 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To
Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote In Person:
Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting
materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting, you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares.
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now by Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow
available and follow the instructions.
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card.
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The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following:
1.
Election of Directors
Nominees
1a Erik J. Anderson
1b Kristianne
Blake
1c Donald
C. Burke
1d Rebecca A. Klein
1e Scott H. Maw
1f Scott L.
Morris
1g Marc
F. Racicot
1h Heidi B. Stanley
1i R. John
Taylor
1j Janet D. Widmann
The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2., 3. and 4..
2.
Amendment of the Companys Restated Articles of Incorporation
to reduce certain shareholder approval requirements.
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3.
Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the
Companys independent registered public accounting firm for 2017.
4.
Advisory (non-binding) vote on executive compensation.
The Board of Directors recommends you vote 1 YEAR on the following
proposal:
5.
Advisory (non-binding) vote on the frequency of an advisory vote on
executive compensation.
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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