Sonova Holding AG Market Share Analysis

Summary

GlobalData’s new report, “Sonova Holding AG Market Share Analysis” provides in-depth information on Sonova Holding AG’s market position in the different medical equipment markets it operates in. The report provides Sonova Holding AG market share information in two key market categories – Hearing Aid Devices and Hearing Implants. The report also provides data and information on the overall competitive landscape of the markets, the company operates in. The report is supplemented with global corporate-level profile with information on the company’s business segments, major products and services, competitors, locations and subsidiaries, financial deals and other key developments.

This report is built using data and information sourced from proprietary databases, primary and secondary research and in-house analysis by GlobalData’s team of industry experts.

Scope

- Global company shares (in Revenues) information for the key markets Sonova Holding AG operates in – ENT Devices.

- Sonova Holding AG’s company shares (in Revenues) information for all the key countries the company has presence in – Australia, China, Japan, India, Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, United States and Brazil.

- Sonova Holding AG’s company shares (in Revenues) information for all the key market categories the company has presence in – Hearing Aid Devices and Hearing Implants.

- All the key data-points are for 2011 and cover all the key regions – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South and Central America and Middle East and Africa.

- Global corporate-level profile with information on the company’s business segments, major products and services, competitors, and locations and subsidiaries.

- The company profile is also supplemented with a SWOT Analysis with in-depth information and analysis of the company’s value proposition and the business climate it operates in..

- Comprehensive coverage of the latest financial deals involving the company and its subsidiaries.

Reasons to buy

- Develop sales and marketing strategies by identifying who-stands-where in the markets, Sonova Holding AG operates in.

- Plan your competition strategies by identifying the company’s shares in the markets and geographic regions it operates in.

- Design your own inorganic growth and business-collaboration strategies by understanding the financial deals your competitors are involved in.

- Advance your understanding of the competitive landscape and the competitors by leveraging on the data and information provided in the report.

- Support your overall business strategies by leveraging on the key data and information provided in the report, which includes but not limited to Sonova Holding AG’s market positions.

1 Table of Contents

1 Table of Contents 2

1.1 List of Tables 7

1.2 List of Figures 8

2 Introduction 10

2.1 What Is This Report About? 10

3 Definitions of Markets/Categories Covered 11

3.1 ENT Devices 11

3.1.1 Hearing Aid Devices 11

3.1.2 Hearing Implants 11

4 Company Snapshot 12

4.1 Key Information 12

4.2 Company Overview 12

4.3 Financial Performance 12

4.4 SWOT Snapshot 12

5 Business Description 13

5.1 Business Overview 13

5.2 Hearing Implants 13

5.2.1 Overview 13

5.2.2 Financials 13

5.2.3 Market View 13

5.3 Hearing Systems and Related Products 13

5.3.1 Overview 13

5.3.2 Financials 14

5.3.3 Market View 14

5.4 Major Products and Services 14

5.4.1 Overview 14

6 History 16

7 SWOT Analysis 19

7.1 Overview 19

7.2 Sonova Holding AG Strengths 20

7.2.1 Leading Market Position 20

7.2.2 Expanding Operating Margin 20

7.2.3 Diversified Geographical Presence 20

7.3 Sonova Holding AG Weaknesses 20

7.3.1 Patent Infringement Lawsuits 20

7.3.2 Decline in Liquidity Ratios 21

7.4 Sonova Holding AG Opportunities 21

7.4.1 Inorganic Growth Strategy 21

7.4.2 Growth Potential in Emerging Economies 21

7.4.3 Growing Aged Population 21

7.4.4 New Product Launches 22

7.4.5 Growing Hearing Aid Devices Market 22

7.5 Sonova Holding AG Threats 22

7.5.1 Inherent Market Factor 22

7.5.2 Innovative Technologies 22

7.5.3 Stringent Government Regulations 23

7.5.4 Industry Consolidation Challenges 23

8 Competitors 24

9 Competitive Landscape 25

9.1 ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), Global, Market Share (%), 2011 25

9.2 Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices(Hearing Aid Devices), by Region, Market Share (2011) 26

9.3 Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices(Hearing Aid Devices), by Country, Market Share (2011) 28

9.4 ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), Global, Market Share (%), 2011 30

9.5 Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices(Hearing Implants), by Region, Market Share (2011) 31

9.6 Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices(Hearing Implants), by Country, Market Share (2011) 32

9.7 Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Global, Category Revenue Share (2011) 34

9.8 Sonova Holding AG, Asia-Pacific, Category Revenue Share (2011) 36

9.8.1 Sonova Holding AG, Australia, Category Revenue Share (2011) 38

9.8.2 Sonova Holding AG, China, Category Revenue Share (2011) 40

9.8.3 Sonova Holding AG, India, Category Revenue Share (2011) 42

9.8.4 Sonova Holding AG, Japan, Category Revenue Share (2011) 44

9.8.5 Sonova Holding AG, Other Asia-Pacific, Category Revenue Share (2011) 46

9.9 Sonova Holding AG, Europe, Category Revenue Share (2011) 48

9.9.1 Sonova Holding AG, France, Category Revenue Share (2011) 50

9.9.2 Sonova Holding AG, Germany, Category Revenue Share (2011) 52

9.9.3 Sonova Holding AG, Italy, Category Revenue Share (2011) 54

9.9.4 Sonova Holding AG, Spain, Category Revenue Share (2011) 56

9.9.5 Sonova Holding AG, United Kingdom, Category Revenue Share (2011) 58

9.9.6 Sonova Holding AG, Other Europe, Category Revenue Share (2011) 60

9.10 Sonova Holding AG, Middle East and Africa, Category Revenue Share (2011) 62

9.11 Sonova Holding AG, North America, Category Revenue Share (2011) 64

9.11.1 Sonova Holding AG, Canada, Category Revenue Share (2011) 66

9.11.2 Sonova Holding AG, United States, Category Revenue Share (2011) 68

9.12 Sonova Holding AG, South and Central America, Category Revenue Share (2011) 70

9.12.1 Sonova Holding AG, Brazil, Category Revenue Share (2011) 72

9.12.2 Sonova Holding AG, Other South and Central America, Category Revenue Share (2011) 74

10 Key Employees 76

11 Key Employee Biographies 77

12 Company Statement 78

13 Locations And Subsidiaries 80

13.1 Head Office 80

13.2 Other Locations & Subsidiaries 80

14 Financial Deals Landscape 83

14.1 Sonova Holding AG, Deals Volume Summary, 2006 to YTD 2012 83

15 Sonova Holding AG Detailed Deal Summary 85

15.1 Venture Financing 85

15.1.1 InSound Medical Secures $2.8 Million In Financing 85

15.1.2 InSound Medical Secures $13 Million In Fifth Round Of Financing 86

15.1.3 InSound Medical Secures $11 Million In Series E Funding 87

15.1.4 InSound Medical Secures $30 Million In Financing 89

15.2 Acquisition 91

15.2.1 Sonova Holding Completes Acquisition Of InSound Medical 91

15.2.2 Sonova Holding Acquires Advanced Bionics 92

16 Recent Developments 94

16.1 Strategy And Business Planning 94

16.1.1 Oct 19, 2011: Sonova Holding To Close Phonak Acoustic Implants Facility In Lonay, Switzerland 94

16.2 Financial Announcements 94

16.2.1 Nov 15, 2011: Sonova Reports Revenue Of CHF763m In H1 Fiscal 2012 94

16.2.2 May 24, 2011: Sonova Reports Revenue Of CHF1.6 billion In Fiscal 2011 96

16.2.3 May 06, 2011: Sonova Reports Preliminary Results For Fiscal Year Ended 2011 97

16.2.4 Nov 16, 2010: Sonova Reports Sales Of CHF831.52 Million For H1 Fiscal 2011 97

16.2.5 Nov 10, 2009: Sonova Reports Sales Of CHF709 Million In H1 Fiscal 2010 98

16.2.6 May 19, 2009: Sonova Posts Sales Of CHF1.24 Billion For Full Year 2008/2009 100

16.2.7 Nov 13, 2007: Sonova Declares H1 Fiscal 2008 Results 101

16.2.8 May 15, 2007: Phonak Reports 2006/2007 Results 102

16.2.9 Nov 15, 2006: Phonak Declares 2007 Interim Results 102

16.2.10 Jun 01, 2006: Phonak Reports 2005/2006 Results 103

16.3 Corporate Communications 104

16.3.1 Mar 06, 2012: Sonova Announces Resignation Of Ignacio Martinez As GVP International Sales 104

16.3.2 Feb 28, 2012: Sonova Appoints Hartwig Grevener As Its New CEO 104

16.3.3 Feb 28, 2012: Sonova Appoints Andi Vonlanthen As GVP R&D 105

16.3.4 Jul 18, 2011: Sonova Appoints Lukas Braunschweiler As New CEO 105

16.3.5 Mar 30, 2011: Sonova Announces Board Changes 106

16.3.6 Mar 07, 2011: Advanced Bionics Announces Senior Management Changes 106

16.3.7 Feb 16, 2011: Sonova Announces Management Changes 107

16.3.8 Feb 16, 2011: Sonova Appoints Hansjurg Emch As Its New GVP Medical 108

16.3.9 Oct 26, 2010: Sonova Appoints Maarten Barmentlo As New Group Vice President Marketing And Board Member 108

16.4 Legal and Regulatory 109

16.4.1 Apr 08, 2011: Sonova Cooperates With District Attorney Of Zurich 109

16.4.2 May 07, 2010: Sonova Welcomes Decision By German Federal Supreme Court 109

16.4.3 Oct 15, 2009: Sonova Reaches Agreement With GFCO Regarding Allegations Against Phonak 109

16.5 Other Significant Developments 110

16.5.1 Sep 30, 2011: Sonova Strengthens Unitron Brand And Reviews Middle Ear Implant Activities 110

16.5.2 Mar 10, 2010: Sonova Adds Sona Brand To Its Portfolio 111

16.5.3 Aug 01, 2007: Phonak Changes Its Name To Sonova Holding AG 111

17 Appendix 112

17.1 Research Methodology 113

17.2 Secondary Research 113

17.3 Primary Research 113

17.4 Models 114

17.5 Forecasts 114

17.6 Expert Panels 114

17.7 GlobalData Consulting 114

17.8 Currency Conversion 115

17.9 Contact Us 116

17.10 Disclaimer 116

1.1 List of Tables

Table 1: Sonova Holding AG, Key Facts 2011 12

Table 2: Sonova Holding AG, SWOT Analysis, 2011 19

Table 3: ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), Global, Company Share by Revenue ($m), 2011 25

Table 4: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), by Region, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%), 2011 27

Table 5: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), by Country, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%), 2011 29

Table 6: ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), Global, Company Share by Revenue ($m), 2011 30

Table 7: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), by Region, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%), 2011 31

Table 8: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), by Country, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%), 2011 33

Table 9: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Global, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 35

Table 10: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Asia-Pacific, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 37

Table 11: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Australia, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 39

Table 12: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, China, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 41

Table 13: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, India, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 43

Table 14: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Japan, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 45

Table 15: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other Asia-Pacific, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 47

Table 16: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Europe, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 49

Table 17: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, France, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 51

Table 18: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Germany, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 53

Table 19: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Italy, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 55

Table 20: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Spain, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 57

Table 21: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, United Kingdom, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 59

Table 22: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other Europe, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 61

Table 23: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Middle East and Africa, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 63

Table 24: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, North America, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 65

Table 25: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Canada, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 67

Table 26: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, United States, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 69

Table 27: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, South and Central America, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 71

Table 28: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Brazil, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 73

Table 29: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other South and Central America, Revenue ($m) and Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 75

Table 30: Sonova Holding AG, Key Employees 76

Table 31: Sonova Holding AG, Subsidiaries 80

Table 32: Sonova Holding AG, Deals Volume Summary, 2006 to YTD 2012 83

Table 33: Sonova Holding AG, Deals Summary, 2006 to YTD 2012 84

Table 34: InSound Medical Secures $2.8 Million In Financing 85

Table 35: InSound Medical Secures $13 Million In Fifth Round Of Financing 86

Table 36: InSound Medical Secures $11 Million In Series E Funding 87

Table 37: InSound Medical Secures $30 Million In Financing 89

Table 38: Sonova Holding Completes Acquisition Of InSound Medical 91

Table 39: Sonova Holding Acquires Advanced Bionics 92

Table 40: USD to Local Currency, Average Exchange Rate, 2011 115

1.2 List of Figures

Figure 1: ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), Global, Market Share (%), 2011 25

Figure 2: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), by Region, Market Share (%), 2011 26

Figure 3: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Aid Devices), by Country, Market Share (%), 2011 28

Figure 4: ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), Global, Market Share (%), 2011 30

Figure 5: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), by Region, Market Share (%), 2011 31

Figure 6: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices (Hearing Implants), by Country, Market Share (%), 2011 32

Figure 7: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Global, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 34

Figure 8: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Global, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 35

Figure 9: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Asia-Pacific, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 36

Figure 10: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Asia-Pacific, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 37

Figure 11: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Australia, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 38

Figure 12: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Australia, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 39

Figure 13: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, China, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 40

Figure 14: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, China, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 41

Figure 15: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, India, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 42

Figure 16: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, India, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 43

Figure 17: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Japan, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 44

Figure 18: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Japan, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 45

Figure 19: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other Asia-Pacific, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 46

Figure 20: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other Asia-Pacific, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 47

Figure 21: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Europe, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 48

Figure 22: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Europe, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 49

Figure 23: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, France, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 50

Figure 24: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, France, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 51

Figure 25: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Germany, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 52

Figure 26: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Germany, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 53

Figure 27: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Italy, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 54

Figure 28: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Italy, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 55

Figure 29: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Spain, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 56

Figure 30: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Spain, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 57

Figure 31: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, United Kingdom, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 58

Figure 32: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, United Kingdom, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 59

Figure 33: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other Europe, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 60

Figure 34: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other Europe, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 61

Figure 35: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Middle East and Africa, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 62

Figure 36: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Middle East and Africa, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 63

Figure 37: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, North America, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 64

Figure 38: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, North America, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 65

Figure 39: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Canada, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 66

Figure 40: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Canada, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 67

Figure 41: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, United States, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 68

Figure 42: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, United States, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 69

Figure 43: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, South and Central America, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 70

Figure 44: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, South and Central America, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 71

Figure 45: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Brazil, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 72

Figure 46: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Brazil, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 73

Figure 47: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other South and Central America, Category Revenue Share (%), 2011 74

Figure 48: Sonova Holding AG, ENT Devices, Other South and Central America, Market Share (%) by Category, 2011 75

Figure 49: Sonova Holding AG, Deals Volume Summary, 2006 to YTD 2012 83