Sonova Holding AG (SWX: SOON), a global leader in hearing care solutions, announced the results of its 41st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on June 16, 2026, where shareholders approved all motions submitted by the Board of Directors. The meeting saw 354 shareholders in attendance, representing 67.84% of the share capital.
Key approvals included the Annual Report, consolidated financial statements, and the report on non-financial matters for the 2025/26 financial year. Shareholders also endorsed a gross dividend of CHF 4.70 per registered share, the highest in the company's history, corresponding to a payout ratio of approximately 45%. The dividend payment is expected from June 23, 2026. The discharge of the Board of Directors and Group Executives for the past fiscal 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 Group Executives for the 2027/28 financial year.
All Board members standing for re-election were confirmed individually. New independent members Ingrid Cotoros, Malina Man Lin Ngai, and Hooi Ling Tan were elected to the Board. Roland Diggelmann (Chair), Gregory Behar, and Julie Tay were re-elected to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Malina Man Lin Ngai newly elected as a member.
Ernst & Young AG, Zurich, was re-elected as auditor for one year, and Anwaltskanzlei Keller AG, Zurich, as the independent proxy. The next AGM is scheduled for June 15, 2027.
Sonova reported sales of CHF 3.6 billion and net profit of CHF 546 million for the 2025/26 financial year, with over 18,000 employees. The company was ranked 12th among the most innovative companies in Europe in 2025 by Fortune magazine. More details, including the minutes of the AGM, will be available on the Sonova website: https://www.sonova.com/en/AGM.
The record dividend underscores Sonova's strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns, reflecting its market leadership in hearing care solutions. The election of new independent directors signals a focus on governance and strategic oversight as the company continues to innovate in its field.
