ANNUAL REPORT 2008/09 - Sonova

HIGHLIGHTS
– Market leader: The Sonova Group has increased its market share to
around 23%, making it the world’s biggest manufacturer of hearing
systems according to sales
– Innovation leader: Newest and most comprehensive product portfolio
in the industry
– New sales record of CHF 1,249 million
– Organic sales growth of 7.8% sig nificantly exceeded hearing
instrument market growth
– EBITA margin of 26.6% was maintained at a high level
– Income after taxes of CHF 284 million achieved
– Unchanged dividend of CHF 1.00 (proposal to the Annual General
Shareholders’ Meeting)
– New product releases: the hearing systems Versáta, Certéna, Audéo
YES, Next and 360 set new benchmarks in hearing system technology
– Distribution network further strengthened through acquisitions and
foundation of new Group Companies
– Number of employees increased by 593 to 5,339
Sonova – hearing solutions for a better quality of life
Sonova off ers technologically advanced hearing solutions to
a global customer base. Through its business activities,
Sonova pursues the goal of improving hearing ability and
speech intelligibility, thereby enhancing the quality of
life of countless users. Our 2008/09 Annual Report shows
human beings in a variety of situations in which Sonova
off ers more comfortable or improved hearing through indi vidual
solutions. Whether the requirement is for enhanced
speech intelligibility or the protection of hearing: Sonova’s
expertise makes it possible.
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