Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Company reported sales of 1.6 billion Swiss francs, an increase of 48.5% year-over-year, with 46.6% attributed to organic growth [35] - EBITDA reached 406 million Swiss francs, reflecting a 129.3% increase compared to the previous year, with an EBITDA margin up 8.9 percentage points [36] - Adjusted EPS increased by 142%, reaching 4.86 Swiss francs compared to 1.97 Swiss francs in the prior year [42] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Hearing Instruments segment showed a two-year CAGR of 10.5%, with an EBITDA margin of 25.6% [22][27] - Audiological Care segment faced geographical headwinds, with a two-year CAGR of 6.3% [22] - Cochlear Implants segment achieved a 13% EBITDA margin, the highest ever for this segment, driven by strong sales from Marvel processors [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - U.S. market demonstrated a strong performance with a 12.2% two-year CAGR, attributed to market share gains and pent-up demand [25][26] - EMEA markets showed slower recovery, particularly in Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands, which were among the slowest markets [20] - Asia experienced weaker performance due to lockdowns in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Company maintains its strategic focus on innovation and market share growth, particularly in Audiological Care and Hearing Instruments [13][17] - Plans to continue bolt-on acquisitions in Audiological Care, targeting 70 to 100 million Swiss francs in capital deployment annually [17] - Emphasis on R&D investment, with a two-year CAGR of 20.4% in R&D spending [43] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges ongoing challenges from COVID-19 and supply chain issues but remains optimistic about maintaining guidance for the full year [10][52] - Anticipates continued strong demand in the U.S. market, with expectations for a gradual slowdown in growth rates [55] - Management expects higher lead generation costs to persist in slower markets, with increases of 20-25% in some regions [74] Other Important Information - Company repurchased shares worth 277 million Swiss francs by September 30, contributing to a net debt position of 345 million Swiss francs [38] - Operating free cash flow increased by 37% to 337 million Swiss francs, reflecting a focus on working capital management [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: M&A strategy and potential assets - Management indicated interest in bolt-on acquisitions in Audiological Care and potentially larger assets if strategically attractive [63][65] Question: Gross margin sustainability amid supply chain pressures - Management acknowledged the need to consider inflation and microelectronics costs, suggesting potential for price adjustments in future innovation cycles [64][67] Question: EBITDA margin expectations amid processor upgrade revenue softening - Management expects to maintain double-digit EBITDA margins despite potential revenue declines in processor upgrades [71][73] Question: Lead generation cost increases - Lead generation costs have risen significantly, with some markets experiencing increases of 20-25% compared to pre-COVID levels [72][74] Question: U.S. market performance and growth segments - Management noted strong performance in the U.S. market, particularly in private-label contracts and VA, but highlighted slower growth in the VA segment [80][82] Question: Component cost impact on gross margin - Higher component costs impacted EBITDA by approximately 50 basis points in the first half, with expectations of 100-150 basis points in the second half [86][87] Question: Sennheiser Consumer Division performance - Sennheiser's business is performing well, with some increased costs due to component shortages, but no significant impact on sales [89]

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Sonova Holding AG (OTCPK:SONVF) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 18, 2021 7:00 AM ET Company Participants Thomas Bernhardsgrütter - Director, Investor Relations Arnd Kaldowski - Chief Executive Officer Hartwig Grevener - Chief Financial Officer Birgit Conix - Incoming Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Patrick Wood - Bank of America Daniel Buchta - ZKB Veronika Dubajova - Goldman Sachs Oliver Metzger - Commerzbank David Adlington - JPMorgan Markus Gola - Stifel Christoph Gretler - Cred ...

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Media Release First half results 2020/21: Strong performance in light of market headwinds Stäfa (Switzerland), November 16, 2020 – Sonova Holding AG, a leading provider of hearing solutions, today announces its results for the first half of fiscal year 2020/21. Consolidated sales reached CHF 1,069.6 million, down 20.9% in local currencies or 25.0% in Swiss francs. While the development was adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, business activities picked up strongly over the course of the period with ...

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Sonova Holding AG (OTCPK:SONVF) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 19, 2020 7:00 AM ET Company Participants | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------|-------|------------------------------------| | | | | | Arnd Kaldowski - CEO | | | | | | Hartwig Grevener - CFO | | | | Thomas Bernhardsgrutter - Head, IR | | | | Conference Call Participants | | | | Daniel Buchta - Vontobel | | Sebastian Walker - UBS Maja Pataki - Kepler | | | | | | Michael Jungling - Morgan Stanley | | Kit Lee - Je ...

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15.42 0.30 0.30 15.42 sonova Investor Presentation March 2020 Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements, which offer no guarantee with regard to future performance. These statements are made on the basis of management's views and assumptions regarding future events and business performance at the time the statements are made. They are subject to risks and uncertainties including, but not confined to, future global economic conditions, exchange rates, legal provisions, market condition ...