Sonova Holding AG (SWX: SOON), a leading provider of innovative 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 saw 354 shareholders in attendance, representing 67.84% of the share capital, underscoring strong shareholder engagement.
Among the key approvals were 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%. This dividend reflects Sonova's robust financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Payment is expected from June 23, 2026.
In a non-binding advisory vote, the Compensation Report for the 2025/26 financial year was accepted. Additionally, 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 in two separate binding votes.
All incumbent Board members standing for re-election were confirmed individually. Three new independent directors—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 joining as a new member.
Ernst & Young AG, Zurich, was re-elected as auditor for a one-year term, and Anwaltskanzlei Keller AG, Zurich, was re-elected as the independent proxy. The next AGM is scheduled for June 15, 2027. Detailed voting results and minutes will be available on the Sonova website at https://www.sonova.com/en/AGM.
The approval of the record dividend and the election of new independent directors signal confidence in Sonova's strategic direction. The company, which generated CHF 3.6 billion in sales and a net profit of CHF 546 million in the 2025/26 financial year, continues to strengthen its position as a global leader in hearing care solutions. With over 18,000 employees and operations in more than 100 countries, Sonova's commitment to innovation was recognized by Fortune magazine, ranking it no. 12 among the most innovative companies in Europe in 2025.
