Sonova AG

Sonova Holding AG is the global leader in hearing care solutions, headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, and founded in 1947. The company operates as a vertically integrated group across wholesale, retail, and cochlear implant businesses through multiple brands: Phonak and Unitron (wholesale hearing aid manufacturers), AudioNova (retail), and Advanced Bionics (cochlear implants and implantable hearing devices). Sonova serves patients with hearing loss in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally. The company generated CHF 3.9 billion in sales and CHF 547 million in net profit during the 2024/25 financial year. Sonova's product portfolio encompasses hearing aids with advanced audio technology, including AI-integrated solutions (Phonak Infinio Ultra), cochlear implant systems, and related diagnostic and fitting equipment. The company maintains strong R&D capabilities focused on audio technology innovation and audiological expertise. Sonova holds various international regulatory certifications and operates diagnostic services including hearing assessments and balance-related evaluations. The company emphasizes sustainability with committed greenhouse gas reduction targets and was recognized as one of Europe's Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune and Statista (ranked #12 of 300). In March 2026, Sonova initiated divestment of its Consumer Hearing Business as part of strategic portfolio optimization.