Introducing ReSound LiNX Quattro Unprecedented Layers of Sound and the world s most advanced rechargeable hearing aid solution.

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1 Introducing ReSound LiNX Quattro Unprecedented Layers of Sound and the world s most advanced rechargeable hearing aid solution 14 August 2018

2 Agenda 2 1. Premium-Plus: a new category in hearing aids 2. New chip platform Brian Dam Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer 3. Layers of Sound beyond comparison Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer 4. World s most advanced rechargeable solution 5. Wrap up and Q&A

3 GN s heritage as industry pioneer GN Hearing is pioneering and defining the new industry leading audiological solutions Sound quality more than just two words comprises GN s expertise in

3 3 GN s heritage as industry pioneer GN Hearing is pioneering and defining the new industry leading audiological solutions Sound quality more than just two words comprises GN s expertise in engineering, audiology and continuous scientific research that has defined multiple industry breakthroughs st DSP used in a Hearing Aid st Fully Digital Hearing Aid st Asymmetric Directionality st Made for Apple Hearing Aid ReSound s audiological philosophy has always been to move the needle towards a fuller, clearer and richer sound experience st WDRC used in a Hearing Aid st DFS used in a Hearing Aid st Open Mini BTE st 2.4GHz Hearing Aid 1 st BD st RFT Hearing Aid

4 4 GN Hearing introduces world s first Premium-Plus hearing aid: ReSound LiNX Quattro Unprecedented Layers of Sound & The world s most advanced rechargeable solution

Premium-Plus ReSound LiNX Quattro defines a new category in hearing aids 5 Powered by new technology, including a new chip platform, ReSound LiNX Quattro offers a combination of unmatched sound

5 Premium-Plus ReSound LiNX Quattro defines a new category in hearing aids 5 Powered by new technology, including a new chip platform, ReSound LiNX Quattro offers a combination of unmatched sound quality and rechargeability, while further expanding GN Hearing s leadership within 2.4 GHz connectivity and remote fine-tuning: Sound quality: Highest input dynamic range available and extended high frequencies Sounds are processed in increased detail at all input levels Superior sound quality where softer sounds are clearer and louder sounds are fuller and distortionfree Rechargeability: Longest rechargeable battery life available 24 hours of use even when streaming 50% of the time

6 Agenda 6 1. Premium-Plus: a new category in hearing aids 2. New chip platform Brian Dam Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer 3. Layers of Sound beyond comparison Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer 4. World s most advanced rechargeable solution 5. Wrap up and Q&A

A completely new chip platform 7 New chip platform Completely rewritten sound processing package Redesigned wireless radio with extra signal strength Unique utilization of

7 A completely new chip platform 7 New chip platform Completely rewritten sound processing package Redesigned wireless radio with extra signal strength Unique utilization of microphones Sounds are passed to the amplifier without being altered Brilliant sound experience beyond compare with Layers of Sound Inspiring confidence in the moments that matter most NASA

Multiple chip upgrades lead to significantly better hearing experience 6 th generation of 2.

chips Below are the chips illustated that normally goes on a GN Hearing Chipset External Sound captured by HI microphones New Analogue to digital converter

The brain of the HI that manipulates the sound to compensate the hearing loss of the user Radio chip New New Chips developed by GN Hearing Chips purchased

4 GHz connection with accessories and phones and the connection between the 2 HIs Connection with 2 nd HI Connection with phone and accessories 116dB SPL

8 Multiple chip upgrades lead to significantly better hearing experience 6 th generation of 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity - 100% faster processing & 100% more memory 8 GN Hearing Hybrid Simplified definition: A hybrid is a PCB assembly containing the chips Below are the chips illustated that normally goes on a GN Hearing Chipset External Sound captured by HI microphones New Analogue to digital converter (AD) chip Converts analogue sound to a digital representation ready for processing by the HI Power Management chip New Digital Sound Processor (DSP) chip The brain of the HI that manipulates the sound to compensate the hearing loss of the user Radio chip New New Chips developed by GN Hearing Chips purchased externally Ensures correct voltage to the other chips on the hybrid Controls the 2.4 GHz connection with accessories and phones and the connection between the 2 HIs Connection with 2 nd HI Connection with phone and accessories 116dB SPL Industry s highest input dynamic range 9.5 khz 50% faster sampling rate supports the new extended bandwidth 5dB Improvement on the new radio chip better ear-to-ear performance 100% Faster computing time on the DSP 100% More memory on the DSP 25% Reduction in battery consumption when streaming NASA

9 Agenda 9 1. Premium-Plus: a new category in hearing aids 2. New chip platform Brian Dam Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer 3. Layers of Sound beyond comparison Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer 4. World s most advanced rechargeable solution 5. Wrap up and Q&A

10 ReSound LiNX Quattro process sound up to 116 db SPL Sound pressure scale 116 Clarinet 85 114 db SPL ReSound LiNX Quattro has the highest input dynamic range available Increase of 12

range Enhancing the ability of hearing aids to process sound at all input levels in more detail Violin 82 92 db SPL Softer sounds are clearer and loud sounds fuller and distortion-free

10 10 ReSound LiNX Quattro process sound up to 116 db SPL Sound pressure scale 116 Clarinet db SPL ReSound LiNX Quattro has the highest input dynamic range available Increase of 12 db SPL Average dynamic limit proces sound up to 104 db SPL 105 Cello db SPL Cinema up to 105 db SPL ReSound LiNX Quattro sets a new industry standard with highest input dynamic range Enhancing the ability of hearing aids to process sound at all input levels in more detail Violin db SPL Softer sounds are clearer and loud sounds fuller and distortion-free 80 ReSound LiNX Quattro provides access to full sound potential using MEMS 1 microphones 60 Normal conversational speech, 1 m db SPL 0 db (SPL) 1: MicroElectrical-Mechanical System

Amplitude db (SPL) 11 ReSound LiNX Quattro offers a richer sound experience 10 5 Average Bandwidth ReSound LiNX Quattro Effective upper frequency limit of most hearing aids is

5 khz -5-10 -15-20 -25-30 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Frequency khz ReSound LiNX Quattro extends the upper frequency level up to 9.

11 Amplitude db (SPL) 11 ReSound LiNX Quattro offers a richer sound experience 10 5 Average Bandwidth ReSound LiNX Quattro Effective upper frequency limit of most hearing aids is 5-6 khz 0 ReSound LiNX 3D already provided an upper frequency limit of 7.5 khz Frequency khz ReSound LiNX Quattro extends the upper frequency level up to 9.5 khz, giving the user with a richer sound experience This is better than anything I have heard in a long time. What I ve got is a more complete auditory environment. It starts sounding like music. This is pretty impressive Professor Andrew Hugill Composer and musicologist who ceased playing live concerts after Meniere s disease diagnosis

Frequency (khz) Intensity (db) ReSound LiNX Quattro has a positive influence on spatial perception and provides confidence in every environment Spatial Sense preserves and aligns localization cues

12 Frequency (khz) Intensity (db) ReSound LiNX Quattro has a positive influence on spatial perception and provides confidence in every environment Spatial Sense preserves and aligns localization cues that result in externalized sound Due to the preserved localization cues extending to an even wider frequency bandwidth than previously, users have access to more cues that contribute to localization Brief loud sounds like jangling keys can be annoying when heard through a hearing aid Impulse Noise Reduction (INR) recognizes this type of sounds and instantaneously reduces amplification when they occur, resulting into smooth and pleasant sound quality NO INR Degrees ( ) INR ON

Layers of Sound brilliant sound experience beyond compare with access to the finer details 13 The dynamic input range of a hearing aid has a crucial impact on the sound quality of music While the

13 Layers of Sound brilliant sound experience beyond compare with access to the finer details 13 The dynamic input range of a hearing aid has a crucial impact on the sound quality of music While the primary goal of hearing aids is to hear and communicate with others, the hearing aid s ability to faithfully reproduce music is the ultimate test of sound quality Resulting in a brilliant sound experience with Layers of Sound and access to the finer details 95% ReSound LiNX Quattro Other premium hearing aids ReSound LiNX Quattro is preferred for music listening, compared to other premium hearing aids Jespersen et al., 2018

ReSound LiNX Quattro has full spectrum of streaming 14 GN Hearing, the first hearing aid manufacturer to implement Made for Apple direct streaming, has been granted broader bandwidth access compared

14 ReSound LiNX Quattro has full spectrum of streaming 14 GN Hearing, the first hearing aid manufacturer to implement Made for Apple direct streaming, has been granted broader bandwidth access compared to other manufacturers ReSound LiNX Quattro can fully reproduce full bandwidth of streamed signal With clearer, fuller and richer sounds, it is possible to enjoy the finer details again all streamed directly to the hearing aids

ReSound Assist Improved hearing care through remote fine-tuning 15 A significant part of day-to-day communication takes place through smartphones and apps.

15 ReSound Assist Improved hearing care through remote fine-tuning 15 A significant part of day-to-day communication takes place through smartphones and apps. With ReSound LiNX Quattro, adjustments can be made anywhere, anytime, based on users individual needs and preferences Remote fine-tuning through ReSound Assist provides improved hearing care in between scheduled clinic appointments 100% 94% 100% of HCPs using remote fine tuning recommend it 94% of HCPs say it helps them provide their clients with a better hearing experience. Raun, 2018 Benefits for Patients Convenience Real-time feedback to HCP Adjustments based on real life user experience Confidence that hearing care is right at your fingertips Benefits for HCP s Improved user engagement Enhanced level of care Reduced number of necessary fine-tuning adjustments More efficient fittings through direct feedback from users

16 Agenda Premium-Plus: a new category in hearing aids 2. New chip platform Brian Dam Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer 3. Layers of Sound beyond comparison Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer 4. World s most advanced rechargeable solution 5. Wrap up and Q&A

17 ReSound LiNX Quattro is the world s most advanced rechargeable solution 17 ReSound LiNX Quattro is the smallest & longest lasting 2.4 GHz integrated Li-ion rechargeable hearing aid in the market with the smallest portable charger available, holding 3 extra charges Quick and long-lasting power full confidence: CHARGING TIME HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE <30 secs The most intuitive Li-ion rechargeable hearing aid in the market: 8 out of 10 users are able to set up and use the charger in less than 30 seconds without instructions, which is twice as many as for other rechargeable hearing aids 3 hours = With 50% of streaming time Groth, minutes = 2.7

18 Agenda Premium-Plus: a new category in hearing aids 2. New chip platform Brian Dam Pedersen, Chief Technical Officer 3. Layers of Sound beyond comparison Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer 4. World s most advanced rechargeable solution 5. Wrap up and Q&A

Premium-Plus ReSound LiNX Quattro, and Beltone Amaze, will

be launched in a new Premium-Plus price point in RIE

Replaceable battery solution The ReSound LiNX 3D product

19 Premium-Plus ReSound LiNX Quattro, and Beltone Amaze, will be rolled out starting end of August Products will be launched in a new Premium-Plus price point in RIE (receiver in the ear) form factor as Rechargeable Replaceable battery solution The ReSound LiNX 3D product family launched in May 2017 continues to be available as a premium choice

20 ReSound product range in Premium-Plus and Premium categories 20 Premium-Plus ReSound LiNX Quattro Premium ReSound LiNX 3D

ReSound LiNX Quattro target group 21 Designed and engineered to go beyond the basics Designed and engineered to give people with hearing loss a higher degree of confidence Designed and engineered for

21 ReSound LiNX Quattro target group 21 Designed and engineered to go beyond the basics Designed and engineered to give people with hearing loss a higher degree of confidence Designed and engineered for people who want the very best that technology has to offer» A Premium-Plus solution for people who in social and professional settings desire great speech intelligibility in noisy situations and demand a brilliant sound experience with access to Layers of Sound

22 22 ReSound LiNX Quattro Unprecedented Layers of Sound & The world s most advanced rechargeable solution

23 Q&A

Confidence in the finer details

Confidence in the finer details 02 03 Introducing Our newest premium hearing aid is beyond compare with richer sound quality, unrivalled full spectrum of streaming, support and personalization from anywhere