Sonova Holding Ag · SIX:SOON
Sonova — AudiologyNOW! 2010
39 slides from Sonova's conference presentation, Apr 15, 2010
Slide 1: AudiologyNOW! 2010
AudiologyNOW! 2010 Valentin Chapero, CEO April 2010
Slide 2: AudiologyNOW! 2010 highlights
AudiologyNOW! 2010 highlights – SoundRecover across all price-performance classes and form factors – Versáta Art and Certéna Art complete the Art collection – Audéo ZIP – the first InstantFit CIC – MiloPlus - now available in a power custom full shell – SmartFocus – a new feature available for the w
Slide 3: The Phonak spring launch!
The Phonak spring launch! PHONAK Sco
Slide 4: Introducing Versáta Art and Certéna Art
Introducing Versáta Art and Certéna Art SoundRecover in business and economy class 2009 Exélia Exélia Art AAA Versáta Versáta Art NEW Certéna Certéna Art NEW Completing the Art collection with SoundRecover April 15, 2010
Slide 5: SoundRecover
SoundRecover A unique feature for all Phonak hearing solutions – Significantly improved speech intelligibility – First introduced for people with severe to profound hearing impairment – Latest research proves, that SoundRecover is very beneficial for people with mild to moderate hearing impairment a
Slide 6: SoundRecover
SoundRecover A feature becoming industry benchmark Naída – Power hearing system – First introduction of SoundRecover in 2007 for severe to profound hearing loss segment Huge success of Audéo Yes – Main difference to Audéo was SoundRecover addressing the large market of mild to moderate hearing loss
Slide 7: Versáta Art
Versáta Art with SoundRecover in Business Class QUE – SoundRecover UNI – Exclusive frequency compression algorithm greatly improving speech intelligibility QUE UNI – SoundFlow Advanced – Automatic and seamless adaptation to every soundscape QUE UNI – VoiceZoom – Multi-channel adaptive beam forming –
Slide 8: Certéna Art
Certéna Art with SoundRecover in Economy Class QUE – SoundRecover UNI – Exclusive frequency compression algorithm greatly improving speech intelligibility QUE UNI – WhistleBlock Technology – Industry leading feedback canceller QUE UNI – SoundFlow Standard – The only multi-base blending in this marke
Slide 9: Can a hearing aid hide behind a raspberry?
Can a hearing aid hide behind a raspberry? April 15, 2010
Slide 10: Audéo ZIP
Audéo ZIP Especially Addressing first-time users Audéo ZIP is the first instant fit CIC of Phonak – Addressing market for mild to moderate hearing loss – First-time users prefer ITE to BTE – Small, discrete, almost invisible hearing – No customization needed - instant fit CIC – Good first feedback f
Slide 11: Audéo ZIP – for mild to moderate hearing loss
Audéo ZIP – for mild to moderate hearing loss More choice for the hearing professionals An InstantFit and very discreet CIC completes the Phonak product offering – At three price points – CORE technology – SoundRecover MultiFlex Canal New domes – Audéo MINI features SecureFit Tab – Three new domes:
Slide 12: Audéo ZIP – new form factor for Phonak
Audéo ZIP – new form factor for Phonak Full choice of Phonak CRT products on CORE For mild to severe hearing loss at three price points Instant fit CIC World‘s smallest Smallest Phonak Most innovative without wireless BTE ever! and unique design! customization hearing system! – First time and experi
Slide 13: Essential. Affordable. Phonak.
Essential. Affordable. Phonak.
Slide 14: Addressing the basic segment
Addressing the basic segment New power custom model for Milo Plus Milo and Milo Plus – full choice of products in the basic segment 3 BTE models for – Milo and Milo Plus: two price points in the basic segment Milo and Milo Plus: Micro, – Pediatric applications also available SP & UP (mini earhook, t
Slide 15: Phonak – The most comprehensive portfolio in the industry
Phonak – The most comprehensive portfolio in the industry Power Standard CRT Pediatric Segment Premium Exélia Art Advanced NEW NEW Audéo Audéo Audéo Audéo Versáta ART YES SMART MINI ZIP Naída Nios Standard micro NEW Certéna Art Basic NEW Milo / Milo Plus OK! / OK! Plus April 15, 2010
Slide 16: Unitron’s spring launch
ounitron. connect Unitron’s spring launch
Slide 17: SmartFocus
SmartFocus A feature which revolutionizes speech in noise – Providing an 16% increase in speech intelligibility in noise – Reduced off-target noise - Directional microphones drastically improving the signal-to-noise ratio – Noise floor is lowered before the signal reaches the speech enhancement proc
Slide 18: Ziel/Ziel+
Ziel/Ziel+ Trimmer digital BTEs for emerging markets Introducing low end product solution – Manual and fast fitting - No need for fitting software – EasySelect™ offers twelve different audiogram settings to address 85-90% of hearing loss – Three power offerings (standard, power, high power) across t
Slide 19: Unitron – Innovation across all segments
Unitron – Innovation across all segments Super Power Traditional BTEs Ultra-small BTEs Crossover (Shift, Moxi, Moda) (Fuse) Segment Premium Passport Passport Passport Advanced New: including SmartFocus Latitude Lattitude Latitude 360 Standard Basic NEW Ziel April 15, 2010
Slide 20: New wireless accessories from Phonak & Unitron
New wireless accessories from Phonak & Unitron April 15, 2010
Slide 21: Phonak TVLink
Phonak TVLink Expanding the Phonak wireless solutions – Unmatched sound quality with full Stereo Sound transmission – Fast set up – 60 seconds from set up to use – Very fast connection – 50 milliseconds delay from TV to eardrum – Broad reach - 30 meters range to walk around – Is a charging cradle fo
Slide 22: Unitron Smart Alert
UnitronSmart Alert A new type of hearing system with built-in alarm connectivity Home system helping to hear alerts – Wireless connection to Smart Alert remote – Doorbell, telephone or smoke detector signals alerted through LED icons, vibration and beep signals sent directly Smoke detector Bed shake
Slide 23: A world of new opportunities…
A world of new opportunities…
Slide 24: Sona – Sonova’s new hearing instrument brand
Sona – Sonova’s new hearing instrument brand Benefits for hearing professionals – offering optimized and simplified online ordering and storage processes – greatly reduced administration – no financial risk – products on consignment – the invoice is triggered only after the fitting of the product –
Slide 25: Sona’s unique service concept “Simplify your life”
Sona’s unique service concept “Simplify your life” flex:performance – Product creation by fitter at POS – Unique upgrade option Activation and smart:stock – Fitting software communicates with Sona back-office and triggers invoice and stock replenishment client:view – Smart counseling for higher end
Slide 26: Sona - the product portfolio
Sona - the product portfolio – Two form factors: sona:vogue micro and sona:vogue intro sona:vogue micro – Three performance levels / price points in generic housing available in different colors – CORE technology – Addressing mild to moderate hearing losses – Fully automatic, easy to use – no push b
Slide 27: Sona growth opportunity
Sona growth opportunity “Getting closer to the end consumer” Traditional retail channel – Shall increase overall Sonova share in low and mid price segments – Special focus on dispenser segment and existing mixed accounts (optical and hearing systems) New channels - enlarge the market – Opportunity f
Slide 28: The first invisible hearing solution
The first invisible hearing solution
Slide 29: Lyric – new hearing system concept in the premium class
Lyric – new hearing system concept in the premium class 100% invisible – Placement deep in the ear canal makes it totally invisible – Neither surgery nor anesthesia is required Effortless hearing, 24/7 – Can be worn while showering, exercising, sleeping – Continuously resides in the ear canal for up
Slide 30: Significant added value for hearing professional
Significant added value for hearing professional Target group – Lyric addresses first-time users – Lyric attracts customers who don’t want to buy a conventional hearing aid – Addressing the market for mild to moderate hearing loss – Market research and first results show Lyric addresses two distinct
Slide 31: Demonstration: Easy and fast fitting process
Demonstration: Easy and fast fitting process Keychain housing Magnet Removal tool Cap SoundLync™ adjustment tool Hearing professional inserting Lyric – Wireless programming – Portable – Stores patient records – Calculates initial fitting parameters – Allows for fine tuning HandFit® programming syste
Slide 32: Advanced Bionics and Phonak – a new era of cochlear implants
Advanced Bionics and Phonak – a new era of cochlear implants April 15, 2010
Slide 33: Advanced Bionic’s product portfolio today
Advanced Bionic’s product portfolio today Harmony HiResolution Bionic Ear System Sound processors: – Harmony BTE (Behind-the-Ear) – Platinum Series (body worn) Implant: – HiRes 90K Harmony™ BTE Platinum Series™ Sound Processor Sound Processor (body worn) Sound processing: – HiRes Fidelity 120 progra
Slide 34: Performance advantages of Advanced Bionics
Performance advantages of Advanced Bionics HiRes Fidelity 120 programming option: Unique electrode stimulation – “HiRes”: Preservation of temporal fine structure – “Fidelity 120”: Simultaneous current steering between electrodes vastly improves spectral resolution ´ Optimal performance in speech int
Slide 35: Leveraging Sonova’s core strengths
Leveraging Sonova’s core strengths AB and Phonak - the best choice for today and tomorrow Realizing synergies: – Best in Hearing … with combined signal processing expertise – Best in connectivity … integrating Phonak FM technology – Best in trust … leveraging the reliability of Phonak brand – Best i
Slide 36: Sonova
Sonova The leading provider of hearing healthcare solutions Most comprehensive product and service portfolio covering almost all types of hearing problems for hearing impaired and deaf people – Hearing instruments and Hearing Implants High innovation rate based on strong innovation culture and platf
Slide 37: The strongest Brand portfolio in the Industry
The strongest Brand portfolio in the Industry Hearing instruments Hearing implants As always: New important products will be launched in autumn 2010. Sonova – the leading provider of hearing healthcare solutions April 15, 2010
Slide 38: Questions & Answers
SOnOoVa _ Questions & Answers PIONEERS
Slide 39: Disclaimer
Disclaimer This presentation contains forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, projections of future performance of products, financial conditions, results of operations and cash flows. The statements are made on the basis of management’s views and assumptions regarding future event