Sonova Shareholders Approve Record Dividend at 41st Annual General Meeting

Sonova Holding AG (SWX: SOON), the global leader in hearing care solutions, held its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 16, 2026, where shareholders approved all motions submitted by the Board of Directors. The meeting, attended by 354 shareholders in person, represented 67.84% of the company’s share capital, underscoring strong investor engagement.

Among the key approvals was the record gross dividend of CHF 4.70 per registered share, the highest in the company’s history, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 45%. This dividend reflects Sonova’s robust financial health, with the group reporting sales of CHF 3.6 billion and net profit of CHF 546 million for the 2025/26 financial year. Payment is expected from June 23, 2026. The shareholders also approved the annual report, consolidated financial statements, and the report on non-financial matters for the past fiscal year.

In a non-binding advisory vote, the Compensation Report for 2025/26 was accepted. Binding votes approved the maximum aggregate compensation for the Board of Directors until the next AGM and for Group Executives for the 2027/28 fiscal year. The discharge of the Board and Group Executives for the past year was formally granted.

The AGM saw the re-election of all standing Board members and the election of three new independent directors: Ingrid Cotoros, Malina Man Lin Ngai, and Hooi Ling Tan. These appointments bring fresh perspectives to the board as Sonova continues to navigate the evolving hearing care landscape. Additionally, Roland Diggelmann (Chair), Gregory Behar, and Julie Tay were re-elected to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Malina Man Lin Ngai joining as a new member.

Ernst & Young AG, Zurich, was re-elected as auditor for one year, and Anwaltskanzlei Keller AG, Zurich, was reappointed as independent proxy. The next AGM is scheduled for June 15, 2027. Detailed voting results and minutes (in German) will be available on the Sonova website.

The approval of the record dividend and the election of new board members signal confidence in Sonova’s strategic direction. The company, ranked No. 12 among Europe’s most innovative companies by Fortune in 2025, continues to leverage its vertical integration across wholesale, retail, and cochlear implants through brands like Phonak, Unitron, AudioNova, and Advanced Bionics. With over 18,000 employees serving more than 100 countries, Sonova’s strong financial performance and shareholder returns underscore its commitment to growth and innovation in hearing care.

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