# Demant (Oticon, EPOS)

> <p><strong>Known for:</strong> One of the world's three biggest hearing-aid makers (with Sonova and GN). Foundation-controlled structure protects long-term R&amp;D horizons most listed competitors can't match. The Oticon brand is the technical reference in the hearing-aid industry.<br></p>

**Ownership:** Listed (Nasdaq Copenhagen); William Demant Foundation controlling shareholder (~55%). Smørum, Denmark since 1904.

**Employees:** ~21,000

**Key products:** Oticon hearing aids; EPOS office headsets; diagnostic audiology equipment; cochlear implants (Oticon Medical)

**Key markets:** Global — sold via audiologists and ENT clinics in 130+ countries

**Known for:** One of the world's three biggest hearing-aid makers (with Sonova and GN). Foundation-controlled structure protects long-term R&D horizons most listed competitors can't match. The Oticon brand is the technical reference in the hearing-aid industry.

https://www.demant.com