AKO Capital LLP holds less than 3% of Sonova Holding AG

Staefa (Switzerland), January 23, 2013 - 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 less than 3% of total capital and voting rights as of January 18, 2013 due to a sale of shares.

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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