20060522Quarterly report Dec 31.pdf

Avista Corp.
1411 East Mission PO Box 3727
Spokane, Washington 99220-3727
Telephone [phone]
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May 19, 2006
State of Idaho
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
Statehouse
Boise ID 83720
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Attention: Jean D. Jewell , Secretary
RE: Filing requirements under Order No. 29947 and Order No. 30036
Enclosed is the quarterly status report for December 31 , 2005 as required under Order No. 29947.
See Exhibit A
Enclosed is the quarterly status report for March 31 , 2006 as required under Order No. 29947 and
Order No. 30036.
See Exhibit B
If any questions arise or additional information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact Paul
Kimball at 509-495-4584.
Sincerely,
Diane Thoren
Assistant Treasurer
Enclosures
AVISTA CORP.
Quarterly Status Report, Case No. AVU-O5-02, Order No. 29947
Exhibit A
Cost of Capital as of
December 31 , 2005 Percent of
(With Short-Term Debt)Amount Total Ca ital Cost Com onent
Total Debt $1,080,446 057 54.22%09%39%
Trust Preferred Securities 100 000 000 02%78%34%
Preferred Stock 000 000 1.41%39%10%
10.40%1Common Equity 784 294 832 39.36%09%
92%TOTAL $1,992 740 889 *100.00%
* Unconsolidated
Cost of Capital as of
December 31 , 2005
(Without Short-Term Debt)
Total Debt $1,017 446 057 52.72%17%31%
Trust Preferred Securities 100 000 000 18%78%35%
Preferred Stock 000 000 1 .45%39%11%
10.40%Common Equity 784,294 832 40.64%23%
TOTAL 929 740 889 *100.00%99%
* Unconsolidated
YTD 2005 YTD 2004
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Consolidated Net Income 168 000 154 000
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YTD 2005 YTD 2004
Consolidated EPS
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YTD 2005 YTD 2004
Dividend Payout Ratio 59%71%
Financial Ratios YTD 2005 YTD 2004 BBB Rating
Interest Coverage 3(x)3(x)0 - 4.0(x)
Interest Coverage as % of Debt 10.18-28%
2005 2004
Common Shares Outstanding 593 139 48,471 511
Paul Kimball
5/18/2006 Treasury Trusl