X0305 4 2012-05-14 0 0000104918 AVISTA CORP AVA 0001200812 RACICOT MARC F AVISTA CORP 1411 E MISSION AVE SPOKANE WA 99220-3727 1 0 0 0 Common Stock 2012-05-14 4 A 0 1862 25.77 A 8449 D Shares issued under the Long Term Incentive Plan as an award of stock for director compensation. The price per share (per the LTIP) is the closing price of May 11, 2012. Shares issued as a part of Mr. Racicot's director retainer. /s/ Marc F. Racicot 2012-05-14