Sonova (SOON) Investor Presentation summary

Market position and industry dynamics

• Holds a leading position in the hearing industry with a vertically integrated business model and global distribution network.

• Attractive secular growth drivers include significant penetration potential in mild/moderate hearing loss and high-growth developing markets.

• Focuses on sustainability with industry-leading ESG performance and ambitious climate actions.

• Maintains strong financials, including attractive profit margins, strong balance sheet, and capacity for growth investments.

Product and service innovation

• Offers a broad portfolio: audiological care, hearing instruments (RIC, ITE, BTE), wireless systems, consumer headphones, and cochlear implants.

• Leads in innovation with real-time AI-based sound processing, dual-chip architecture, and advanced connectivity.

• New Infinio and Sphere Infinio platforms deliver up to 50% more access to speech cues and reduce listening effort by 45%.

• Over 340,000 units sold from new platforms in five months, with strong market share gains in premium categories.

Strategic growth and execution

• Strategy centers on innovation, expanding consumer access, omni-channel care, and M&A to accelerate growth.

• Targets mid-term sales CAGR of 6–9% and adj. EBITA CAGR of 7–11%, aiming for above-market growth.

• Focus areas include advancing hearing innovation, broadening access, commercial excellence, and high-growth markets.

• Audiological care business is gaining momentum with improved lead generation and targeted cost initiatives.