Sonovaʼs vision – to improve peopleʼs lives through better hearing – is closely linked to our ambition to create a positive and lasting impact on society. This requires running our business in a sustainable and responsible manner, supported by a robust corporate governance framework. Sonova adheres to established governance standards and practices and fully complies with its legal obligations under the Swiss Code of Obligations, the SIX Swiss Exchange Directive on Information relating to Corporate Governance, and the standards defined in the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. This Corporate Governance report outlines the governance principles of the Sonova Group and provides background information on the Groupʼs Board of Directors, Group Executives and governance bodies as of 31 March 2026. All relevant governance documents are available in the corporate governance section of the Sonova website at www.sonova.com/en/regulations-principles. For clarity and transparency, the Compensation Report is presented as a separate chapter of this Annual Report.