AKO Capital LLP holds 3.12% of Sonova Holding AG

Staefa (Switzerland), November 16, 2012 - According to the article 20 of the Swiss Stock Exchange Act, Sonova Holding AG announces that AKO Capital LLP, 61 Conduit Street, London W1S 2GB, United Kingdom, holds 2,076,439 registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.05 as of November 13, 2012 due to acquisition of securities. This corresponds to 3.12% of total capital and voting rights.

Contact person at AKO Capital LLP:

Peter Towler

AKO Capital LLP

61 Conduit Street

London W1S 2GB

United Kingdom

Phone: +44 (0)20 7070 2400, Fax: +44 (0)20 7070 2430

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