Sonova shareholders approve all Board of Directors motions

Sonova Holding AG / Key word(s): AGMEGM Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 2025: Sonova shareholders approve all Board of Directors motions 10.06.2025 / 13:00 CET/CEST Group Media & Investor Release

Stäfa (Switzerland), June 10, 2025 – Sonova Holding AG (SWX: SOON), a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, announces the results of its 40th Annual General Meeting (AGM), held today. The shareholders approved all proposals submitted by the Board of Directors. 415 shareholders personally attended the AGM. In total, 68.1% of the share capital was represented.

The shareholders approved the Annual Report, the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of the Group, the Annual Financial Statements of Sonova Holding AG, and the Report on Non-Financial Matters for the 2024/25 financial year. They also approved the proposed appropriation of retained earnings and a gross dividend of CHF 4.40 per registered share, corresponding to an adjusted payout ratio of 41%. Payment of the dividend is expected to take place from June 17, 2025. The Compensation Report for the 2024/25 financial year was accepted by the shareholders in a non-binding advisory vote.

The shareholders formally approved the discharge of the members of the Board of Directors and the Management Board for the 2024/25 financial year. All members of the Board of Directors standing for re-election and were confirmed individually for a further term of office. Gilbert Achermann independent member of the Board of Directors, was newly elected as Chair, succeeding Robert F. Spoerry, who did not stand for re-election due to approaching the age limit stipulated in the Organizational Regulations of Sonova Holding AG. Laura Stoltenberg was newly elected as an independent member of the Board of Directors. Roland Diggelmann (chair) and Julie Tay were re-elected to the Nomination & Compensation Committee. In addition, Gregory Behar was newly elected as member of the Nomination & Compensation Committee.