Sonova Holding AG, a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, held its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on June 16, 2026, in Stafa, Switzerland. The shareholders approved all motions submitted by the Board of Directors, underscoring strong confidence in the company's strategic direction and governance. A total of 354 shareholders attended in person, representing 67.84% of the share capital.
Key approvals included the Annual Report, the consolidated financial statements for the 2025/26 financial year, and the report on non-financial matters. Shareholders also endorsed the proposed appropriation of retained earnings and a gross dividend of CHF 4.70 per registered share, the highest in Sonova's history, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 45%. The dividend is expected to be paid from June 23, 2026. The discharge of the Board of Directors and Group Executives for the past financial year was formally approved.
The Compensation Report for 2025/26 was accepted in a non-binding advisory vote. In separate binding votes, shareholders approved the maximum aggregate compensation for the Board of Directors from the 2026 AGM to the 2027 AGM, and for the Group Executives for the 2027/28 financial year.
All Board members standing for re-election were confirmed individually. Three new independent members were elected: Ingrid Cotoros, Malina Man Lin Ngai, and Hooi Ling Tan. Roland Diggelmann (Chair), Gregory Behar, and Julie Tay were re-elected to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Malina Man Lin Ngai also joining the committee as a new member.
Ernst & Young AG, Zurich, was re-elected as auditor for one year, and Anwaltskanzlei Keller AG, Zurich, was re-elected as independent proxy. The next AGM is scheduled for June 15, 2027.
The minutes of the 2026 AGM, including detailed voting results, will be available on the Sonova website at https://www.sonova.com/en/AGM.
This AGM reflects Sonova's continued growth and shareholder value creation. The company reported sales of CHF 3.6 billion and net profit of CHF 546 million in the 2025/26 financial year, with over 18,000 employees worldwide. Sonova was ranked no. 12 among the most innovative companies in Europe in 2025 by Fortune magazine, highlighting its commitment to innovation in hearing care.
